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title: "Ex-Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote announced dead"
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author: "Michael Oliver"
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published: "2017-06-05T15:30:08Z"
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# Ex-Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote announced dead

Former Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote has been announced dead following a heart attack, it has been confirmed.

> Sadly, it has been confirmed that Cheick Tiote has died in China at the age of 30. RIP.
>
> — Craig Hope (@CraigHope\_DM) [June 5, 2017](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/871750373916237824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The combative midfielder was on the books with Beijing Enterprises in the second tier of Chinese football following a winter move from Newcastle.

It’s believed that the player collapsed to the ground in training this afternoon with what was said to be a heart attack. Cheick was rushed to hospital and later pronounced dead.

![Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2017/06/108844136.jpg)

Given the heightened reporting and documentation of health issues with footballers, especially heart problems, it’s a surprise that if Cheick did have any underlying heart issues that they haven’t surfaced before today.

Tiote joined Newcastle in August 2010 in a £3.6m deal from FC Twente and enjoyed a great six-and-a-half-years at St. James’ Park, making 156 appearances scoring just once, that memorable equaliser in the 4-4 draw with Arsenal.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Cheick at this time.