Tony Rogers, 66, flew to Istanbul for emergency proceedings on Monday A man died suddenly while he was in Turkey for dental treatment. Tony Rogers, 66, flew to Istanbul for emergency surgery on Monday and died after being anesthetized in a dentist’s chair the next morning. The businessman, who flew to Turkey to have implants, owned Tony’s Cabs in Co Louth, the Irish Mirror reports. His sudden death has shocked his hometown, where he was a popular figure. Turkish authorities are now expected to conduct a full investigation into what happened and an autopsy will be performed. Tony’s family and friends are desperately trying to figure out exactly what happened to him. Turkish authorities are expected to conduct a full-scale investigation into what happened ( Picture: Getty Images / EyeEm) He was not known to have underlying health problems. He was survived by his traumatized son and two daughters. A friend said: “This is a big shock and completely sudden. We are trying to find out what exactly happened to him. He obviously had a reaction to whatever aesthetics they gave him. “He is very sad, he was a wonderful man who worked hard and built his business out of nothing. Everyone in Drogeda knew Tony.” A friend who pays tribute to the Internet said: “Right now in deep shock. A very good friend, Tony Rogers, left yesterday for a holiday in Turkey. “She was there one day – and she died suddenly. He ran one of Drogheda’s largest taxi companies. A very, very likeable good man. “I am stunned. This is a man I talk to at least four to five times a week. I only spoke to him one day before he left. “Now he’s gone. This is a really terrible week. To his son and to everyone who knew Tony, my heartfelt condolences. I’m utterly disappointed.” Another wrote: “Rest In Peace to the Legend Tony Rogers, not a bad bone in his body !! My heart is with the family. He left but he was never forgotten.” read more Woman leaves “crying and vomiting” after “absolutely horrible” 24-hour hospital stay read more “I could not have sex for 12 weeks after the failed lifting of a bum in Brazil in Britain”
