Here is everything known about how he died and the events leading up to it.

Official confirmation of Mircea Lucescu's death

Lucescu's passing was officially confirmed by the Bucharest University Emergency Hospital (SUUB) in a statement released on Tuesday evening.

According to the hospital, his death was declared at around 8:30 PM (IST: 11:00 PM). The statement paid tribute to his legacy, describing him as one of Romania's most decorated football figures and a national symbol who inspired generations.

What happened to Mircea Lucescu?

Lucescu's health issues began in late March 2026. On March 29, he was urgently admitted to hospital after falling ill during a technical meeting ahead of a Romania national team training session.

Despite receiving treatment, his condition remained serious. Just a few days later, on April 2, he stepped down as head coach of the Romania national team following his hospitalisation.

His condition worsened before death

In the days leading up to his death, Lucescu's health deteriorated significantly.

By Sunday, April 5, doctors transferred him to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and placed him in an induced coma due to the severity of his condition.

Medical updates released shortly before his death revealed critical complications.

Cause of death: What did doctors say?

According to medical staff at the hospital, scans showed multiple life-threatening conditions.

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Doctors identified:

• Multiple cerebral ischemic strokes, which occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked
• Pulmonary thromboembolism, a serious condition caused by blood clots in the lungs

These combined complications severely impacted his vital functions and ultimately led to his death.