Tragedy as ‘popular’ schoolboy, 12, dies in ‘catastrophic circumstances’ leaving family devastated
A SCHOOLBOY has died in "catastrophic circumstances" leaving his family heartbroken.
Marc Aguilar, 12, suddenly passed away on Saturday while on a day out, it is understood.
It is not yet known how the youngster, from Cardiff, died.
Marc's cousin Daniel Arthur said: "What would've been such a beautiful day ended in catastrophic circumstances, our little cousin Marc passed away aged 12.
"The family are truly heartbroken."
Daniel went on to describe Marc as "such a nice polite boy" and added "we were lucky to have such a pleasure of knowing him".
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Marc's school, Ysgol Bro Edern, in Cardiff, announced his death in a letter to parents.
In a tribute online, the school said: "It is with great sadness that we announce that one of our pupils passed away suddenly over the weekend.
"Marc Aguilar was a popular and likeable pupil and a keen sportsman.
"He had many friends at Bro Edern and he will be missed sorely."
