Former top baseball pro and singer among dead in nightclub tragedy

Former top baseball pro and singer among dead in nightclub tragedy

A former World Series winner is among those known to have died after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Octavio Dotel, a 51-year-old...

Over 100 dead, including former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub

At least 124 people were killed and over 150 injured at the Jet Set nightclub in the capital of Santo Domingo, officials said.

Nightclub Horror: Dotel, Blanco & Pérez Killed In Dominican Collapse

What started as a joyful night of music and celebration turned to absolute devastation at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo. Legendary Dominican singer Rubby Pérez was performing live when the ceiling suddenly collapsed, killing 79 people and injuring over 160. Among the dead are beloved MLB stars Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco. Panic erupted as partygoers fled for their lives, while videos captured the moment the ceiling caved in on the band. Ru…

At least 79 dead after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub

Nelsy Cruz, the governor of the northern Montecristi province, is among the dead as rescuers continue to search the rubble for survivors.

Nightclub Roof Collapses in Dominican Republic and Kills Over 60, Including Singer Rubby Pérez and Former MLB Player

The roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed and killed at least 60 people on Tuesday, including merengue singer Rubby Pérez and Nelsy Milagros Cruz Martinez, the governor of Monte Cristi, according to CNN. Former Major League Baseball player Octavio Dotel was also found dead. The incident occured in the early hours of Tuesday morning when Pérez was playing a show at the Jet Set in Santo Domingo. There are no reports on what led…

MLB world mourns Octavio Dotel, Tony Blanco after deaths in nightclub tragedy: ‘Heartbroken’

The baseball world was saddened by the tragic deaths of longtime MLB relief pitcher Octavio Dotel and former infielder Tony Blanco after they were killed following a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.