Football Others Others Autopsy says accelerated heartbeat killed Davide Astori His death had at first been presumed to have been caused by a slowing of the heart AFP Rome 08 June, 2018 19:12 IST Astori had no history of heart problems - Getty Images AFP Rome 08 June, 2018 19:12 IST The former Italy and Fiorentina defender Davide Astori, who died at his team hotel in March, was most likely killed by an abnormal heart acceleration, Italian daily Corriere della Sera reported Friday.The 31-year-old, with no history of heart problems, was alone in his hotel room in Udinese on the eve of a match.Corriere reported that the autopsy asserted that Astori would not have been asleep at the time of his death and might have been saved had he had a room-mate.His death had at first been presumed to have been caused by a slowing of the heart, but Corriere della Sera cited the autopsy as saying he died after a violent acceleration of heartbeat.READ: Davide Astori - Milan academy graduate, Cagliari favourite and Italy internationalAstori's funeral was attended by vast crowds of fans and dozens of top professional players who came to pay respect to a widely popular man who captained his club and played 14 times for Italy. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos