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Varun Aaron's Grandfather Dies of Heart Attack
Varun Aaron, who was on India duty on the tour of Australia, left for home after he was informed of the family tragedy.
- Press Trust of India
- Updated: December 28, 2014 11:15 AM IST
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Jamshedpur:
Raymond Goveia, the grandfather of Indian speedster Varun Aaron, died of a massive heart attack in Bangalore on December 25, according to family sources.
82-year-old Goveia is survived with wife, four daughters and six grandchildren, said Daryl Pereira, Aaron's maternal uncle.
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Aaron, who is currently doing national duty in Australia, has already left for home and will be reaching Bangalore Sunday at attend the funeral mass, which will be held tomorrow afternoon at St. Anthony Church, Pereira said.
Pereira said it was because of Goveia that Aaron became a cricketing star as he had ensured Aaron trained from an early age of seven years.
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