Daniel Zamudio,Victim of homophobic attack in Chile dies

Daniel Zamudio, the gay Chilean man who was brutally attacked near a Santiago park by a group of neo-Nazis has died of his injuries after 24-day agony.

Buenos Aires Herald reports:

Daniel Zamudio, a gay 24-year-old Chilean who was left brain dead after being attacked by four alleged members or a neo-Nazi gang, died on Tuesday after being in critical condition for over three weeks, hospital sources said.

Zamudio, who was openly gay, was violently beaten in a Santiago park last March 3rd by an alleged neo-Nazi gang.

Four gang members have been arrested and remain in prison.

Zamudio died on Tuesday afternoon after being in an induced coma.

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Latin Singer Ricky Martin recently dedicated his GLAAD  award for Outstanding Music Artist in spanish language to Daniel Zamudio and his family.

 

  Ricky Martin @ricky_martin Last night I won a @Glaad award! I am honored and thankful and would like to dedicate it to #DanielZamudio and his family #Chile

 

Today Ricky Martin Tweeted:

  Ricky Martin @ricky_martin Daniel Zamudio RIP