Article by Adrian Duţă – Published Friday, 02 January 2026 23:12 / Updated Friday, 02 January 2026 23:13
Ion Țiriac's grandson was a schoolmate of Emanuele Galeppini, a promising golfer who was only 16 years old. The fire in the Swiss mountain resort claimed 47 lives on January 1.
The inferno broke out after the ceiling of the bar “Le Constellation” caught fire, due to a firework lit by a waiter. There are 47 dead and another 115 people seriously injured following the tragedy that took place in the Alps.
Alexandru Țiriac, message for former schoolmate, deceased in Crans-Montana
“Rest in peace brother. I didn't get to know you as long as I would have liked but I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say I wish your family peace.
I hope your loved ones are blessed and I hope you rest in peace. It was an honor and a pleasure to go to the same school, wonderful man. Rest in peace, Manu.
I also wanted to say that this situation reminds us how fragile we are. In one second you see a person happily walking around the school, and then disaster strikes”, wrote Alexandru Țiriac on Instagram.
Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini (16 years old) died in the fire on January 1st in Crans-Montana
The Italian Golf Federation regrets the passing of Emanuele Galeppini, a young sportsman who embodied passion and authentic values. In these times of great pain, our thoughts go out to his family and all who loved him. Emanuel, you will forever remain in our hearts
– Released by the Italian Golf Federation
Images from the tragedy in Crans-Montana
