Liam Hampson’s body was found on the floor of a Barcelona nightclub after an apparent fall, local media reported.
He had been travelling in Europe with a group including National Rugby League (NRL) players, who reported him missing.
The 24-year-old’s family say they are “heartbroken” by his death, which they described as an accident.
The family has requested privacy as they deal with the heartbreaking loss.
Hours earlier, Brimson launched a desperate appeal to find Hampson.
‘Hasn’t been able to be contacted and no one has seen him for 24 hours … was travelling with a group and very out of character, any info would be greatly appreciate,’ The Queensland Origin star captioned a photo of Hampson wearing the clothes he was last seen wearing – a black t-shirt and light coloured shorts and baseball cap.
‘Please do not message me unless you have any help or info. We are busy trying to message family members etc. Thanks!’
Riki also reposted the photo with a message begging for help to find him, which was also shared by the Broncos.
‘Please help or share this [message] it’s very scary for all of us he’s our best mate we want to find him,’ Riki wrote on his Instagram.
After a 30 hour search, Barcelona Police confirmed early Thursday AEDT that a lifeless body believed to be Hampson has been found at the venue.
‘This morning, nightclub staff where Liam was seen for the last time, found a body on the floor in an area of the nightclub, Sala Apolo,’ a police statement said. The Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported police believe Hampson may have fallen from a height of 10 metres.
Hampson’s father and sister have since confirmed the sad news in heartbreaking social media posts.
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