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Former Newcastle goalkeeper Srnicek dies

Pavel Srnicek has died after suffering a cardiac arrest earlier this month.

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek has died aged 47 following a recent cardiac arrest, his agent has confirmed.

The former Czech Republic international collapsed while jogging on Dec. 20 and was hospitalized before spending recent days on a life support machine.

Srnicek - who represented the likes of Newcastle, Sheffield Wednesday and West Ham before assuming a coaching role with Sparta Prague - passed away on Tuesday.

"It is with deep sadness that I have to announce the passing of former Newcastle United player Pavel Srnicek," read a statement from agent Steve Wraith.