A very sad day and a huge loss.

Jambo · 11-09-2008, 06:45 AM

This is really sad news. Lee Wright (mamboboy21) died in a car crash this morning.

He was such a inspiration to many and a shining star. My heart goes out to Shelley, his family and friends and everyone in the salsa scene who will miss him so much.

RIP Lee x

crazygirl · 11-09-2008, 06:54 AM

Oh my where did you hear this? I felt sick when I read this as I saw him this week and this is just too shocking.

Jambo · 11-09-2008, 07:10 AM

Shelley has confirmed the very sad news on facebook:

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I am sorry to confirm that Lee passed away this morning. He was killed instantly in a car crash and did not suffer. Sorry to pass this information on through his facebook but Lee was loved by so many and we do not have all your contact details.

KP-salsa · 11-09-2008, 07:39 AM

I can't imagine anyone else leaving such a huge hole in both the social and the professional salsa scene - certainly in the UK. He was so full of life and even if you only really knew him for about a week (me and Mrs KP spent a week with Lee and Shelley on the Eagle Tours holiday in Barcelona this year) he acted as though you'd been best friends all your life.

I can't even begin to imagine how devestated Shelley must be - best friend, dance partner, flat-mate - but I'm sure that their many many friends will be helping her in this dreadful time.

Such a sad loss - the world has lost a bit of sparkle this morning.

Jambo · 11-09-2008, 07:46 AM

I just cried when I read what he wrote yesterday on facebook:

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had a great birthday. Thanks everyone! Now off to Malaga.

You just never know what fate has in store or how utterly cruel it can be.

http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news...le_18791.shtml

salsashoes · 11-09-2008, 07:48 AM

Well said KP. I am lost for words.

tj · 11-09-2008, 09:33 AM

That's awful. He will be missed.

Jambo · 11-09-2008, 09:51 AM

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The injured have been identified with initials as follows :-
Seriously hurt M.J.X. is 23 and also British

These aren't really common initials so I think it may be Lee's partner Mat, my heart goes out to him.

azzey · 11-09-2008, 09:55 AM

I didn't know Lee but it is a sad loss to everyone.

SDsalsaguy · 11-09-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by azzey

I didn't know Lee but it is a sad loss to everyone.

Likewise. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, family, and everyone else who knew him.

11-09-2008, 06:45 AM	#1
Jambo Senior Member El Sabroso de Conguero Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 4,246	A very sad day and a huge loss. This is really sad news. Lee Wright (mamboboy21) died in a car crash this morning. He was such a inspiration to many and a shining star. My heart goes out to Shelley, his family and friends and everyone in the salsa scene who will miss him so much. RIP Lee x __________________ 'Every time I learn something new it pushes some old stuff out of my brain.' - Homer Simpson

11-09-2008, 07:39 AM	#4
KP-salsa Member Rhythm Deputy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK Posts: 982	I can't imagine anyone else leaving such a huge hole in both the social and the professional salsa scene - certainly in the UK. He was so full of life and even if you only really knew him for about a week (me and Mrs KP spent a week with Lee and Shelley on the Eagle Tours holiday in Barcelona this year) he acted as though you'd been best friends all your life. I can't even begin to imagine how devestated Shelley must be - best friend, dance partner, flat-mate - but I'm sure that their many many friends will be helping her in this dreadful time. Such a sad loss - the world has lost a bit of sparkle this morning. __________________ If you see us, ask for a dance. ****** www.oakwood-aromatics.com Luxury bath products handmade in the Yorkshire Dales

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11-09-2008, 06:54 AM	#2
crazygirl Member Nuevo Ritmo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 466	Oh my where did you hear this? I felt sick when I read this as I saw him this week and this is just too shocking.

11-09-2008, 07:48 AM	#6
salsashoes Member Son Montuno Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 188	Well said KP. I am lost for words.

11-09-2008, 09:33 AM	#7
tj Senior Member Shine Officer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,120	That's awful. He will be missed.

11-09-2008, 09:55 AM	#9
azzey Senior Member Shine Officer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,386	I didn't know Lee but it is a sad loss to everyone.