Overview

• Ryan Long, an 18-year-old footballer and county swimmer from Eastwood, Essex, fell ill after taking a presumed ecstasy tablet at Ibiza’s UNVRS nightclub and died five days later in Palma de Mallorca hospital from acute organ failure.
• Adrian and Angel Long have paid tribute to their son as a “lovely lad” full of life and issued an emotional warning on the risks of recreational drugs to other young holidaymakers.
• Ben Bradford of Ben Bradford Goalkeeping Academy established a GoFundMe appeal that has soared past its £2,500 target to raise over £8,250 for the grieving family.
• Ryan worked as an apprentice at Guardian Industrial Doors and was passionate about scuba diving and DJing alongside his sporting achievements.
• The incident has reignited concern over Ibiza’s party scene and the broader public health dangers posed by illicit substances.