Former international rugby player David Tait has died aged 25 after apparently falling from an apartment building in Hong Kong.
His rugby career was cut short by injuries, and he then became a corporate finance manager for multinational firm KPMG.
It is the second tragedy to hit the family after his father Campbell Tait, a barrister and judge, was found hanged at his home in Sale in 2004.
David Tait, a back-row forward for Sale Sharks, was described as a "gifted and popular young man" and "a talented rugby player".
He was also "extremely and bright and successful" in his life outside the sport.
Tait spent five years with Sale, who signed him as a teenager, and was part of England's training squad for the 2008-09 International Rugby Board world sevens series, but did not play.
While at the club - where he usually played Number Eight - he was selected for the England Under-20s side but never played.
He later represented Scotland at the 2009 Dubai Sevens.
He made 40 appearances for the Sharks over five years. But his Premiership career came to an abrupt end in 2010 after club bosses let him go following a series of injuries.
Tait's family issued a statement which read: "The family is devastated and we would ask you to please respect our privacy."
Rugby Players' Association chief executive officer Damian Hopley said: "The rugby community will be shattered by the passing of such a gifted and popular young man who was respected by everyone he played alongside.
"He wasn't simply a talented rugby player, he was also extremely bright and successful in his life outside of rugby.
"We will do everything we can to help support David's family and the players who played alongside him. His family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers."
Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie said: "David is well remembered by staff at the RFU as a talented player who represented England whole-heartedly in our age grade sides. He will be greatly missed by the rugby community and our thoughts are with his family and friends at such a sad time."
Tait's death is also the second in a year to rock Sale Sharks.
Former player Selorm Kuadey, who was 24, died in an apparent suicide in January.
He was picked for the England Under-20s side, but retired the same year as Tait due to long-term injuries.
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