When sudden cardiac death strikes the young

Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor Godfrey Gao – seen here as Magnus Bane in the 2013 fantasy movie The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones – recently died of sudden cardiac arrest during the filming of a reality show that puts its participants through various physical endurance activities. — Sony Pictures

The sudden, unexpected death of a young athlete is a tragedy unparalleled in sports.

Aside from the grief of friends and family members, shock waves reverberate as the community, institution, medical team and fans all cope with the death.