
Thai billionaire Srivaddhanaprabha had bought Leicester in the midst of the club's financial turmoil in 2010 and was well liked by fans and in the community for various kind acts such as major donations to local charities and hospitals, as well as free gifts for supporters on match days.
— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) October 28, 2018
"It is difficult to put into words how much you have meant to this football club and to the city of Leicester. We all know about the investment in the football you and your family have made. But this is about so much more," the 31-year-old said in a statement posted on Twitter.
"You cared so deeply for not just the club but for the entire community. Your endless contribution to Leicester's hospitals and charities will never be forgotten. You went above and beyond in every aspect.

"Never have I come across a man like you. So hard working, so dedicated, so passionate, so kind and so generous in the extreme. It didn't matter who it was, you had time for them. I always admired you as a leader, as a father and as a man."
Schmeichel went on to reveal that Srivaddhanaprabha had assured him Leicester would be playing Champions League football in six years when the Danish stopper was signed from Leeds in 2011. Incredibly, the Foxes managed it in five after securing promotion from the Championship in 2014 and then winning the most unlikely Premier League title two years later.
"You inspired me and I believed in you. You made me feel like nothing was impossible. Without you and your family, all this, everything we did together, everything we achieved would never have happened. You gave me experiences that only happen in fantasy," the player said.

Schmeichel further spoke of the 'vision' that Srivaddhanaprabha had for Leicester, the environment he was able to create and the 'infectious smile and enthusiasm that rubbed off on everyone'.
"I am truly honoured and privileged to have been a small part of your life."
Jamie Vardy posted this message on Instagram alongside a picture of himself with a smiling
Leicester defender Harry Maguire tweeted his sorrow: "Words can't describe how I feel. A truly great, kind, loving man who will be missed so much by everyone. I will never forget the Chairman's support, not only during my time at Leicester but also during the World Cup."
Words can’t describe how I feel. A truly great, kind, loving man who will be missed so much by everyone.
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) October 28, 2018
I will never forget the Chairman’s support, not only during my time @LCFC but also during the World Cup RIP ❤ #TheBoss pic.twitter.com/66aGjGGwX9
Wes Morgan and others also paid tribute to 'The Boss'.
— Wes Morgan (@Wes5L1nk) October 28, 2018
Thank you ❤️ #theboss #lcfc pic.twitter.com/7qLuveBl4s
— Christian Fuchs (@FuchsOfficial) October 28, 2018
Devastated.
— DG7 (@22Demarai) October 28, 2018
A generous, kind man who always had a smile on his face. Always believed in us and never stop supporting us. I’d like to Thank You for helping me and everyone involved with the club including the fans achieve such amazing things. Dreams.
RIP, #TheBoss pic.twitter.com/N3avlRe60J
Gary Lineker had this to say: "A quiet, unassuming man who will always be remembered with great fondness and respect. He also helped to bring the most magical, miraculous title win in the history of football. Thank you, Chairman for all you did for our football club."
A statement from The Duke of Cambridge on the tragic helicopter crash at Leicester City Football Club pic.twitter.com/UVQvzpUxBv
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 29, 2018
Colours on today. Only right. #lcfc #theboss pic.twitter.com/984Cm86zgL
— Andy-mutant rhetoric (@andyecono) October 29, 2018
I couldn’t have taken these photos without you, Thank you 力 #LCFC #TheBoss pic.twitter.com/kbreQDoewr
— Rob Hodson Walker (@hoddy99) October 29, 2018
An amazing custodian to our football club, a true philanthropist to the city of Leicester. You made our dreams come true. #theboss #Vichai pic.twitter.com/4YhkJycrVf
— Ben Smith (@ElchjazzBen) October 29, 2018
Leicester's upcoming EFL Cup tie against Southampton this week has been postponed.
Source: 90min