Former India cricketer David Johnson tragically passed away after a fatal fall from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment in Bengaluru. His sudden death has left his family, friends, and the cricketing community devastated. David Johnson, once clocked 157.
8 km/h during the Test match against Australia, passed away in Bengaluru at age of 52. He played two tests for India in 1996. — Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) Sources close to Johnson revealed that the incident occurred when he accidentally fell from his balcony and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Despite the medical efforts, he couldn't overcome his injuries. Kothanur police officials suspect that Johnson's death may have been a result of suicide, prompting an unnatural death report to be filed at the local police station. His body has been taken for postmortem at the Ambedkar Medical College Hospital on Shampura main road.
Reports suggest that Johnson had been battling health issues worsened by alcohol addiction, adding to the sorrow surrounding his passing. He is survived by his wife and three children. Johnson had been grappling with health problems over the past year, requiring frequent hospital visits.
Just days before the tragic incident, he had been discharged from his latest hospital stay. Financial instability had also plagued his family, leading them to seek support from friends during this challenging period. Born in Karnataka, Johnson gained recognition through his exceptional performances in domestic cric.
