Originally Posted by Fjord 
The other day, his wife was saying that doctors at LUTH had informed that were he to be flown to Germany for treatment, he'll fully recover; perhaps this was true, but it's now too late. Such a life lost is a pain; hopefully, his survivors will have the strength to bear it all.
For the reported long-term of his illness, a trip to Germany at that stage might have been too late. Lung cancer is one of the leading killers, even in the advanced nations. Hence the intensified campaign against smoking.
Tella was a good coach, and stood by his team to the victorious end of the recent competition, despite being so ill himself. Hope his family, team and friends will find the grace to carry on.