Man dies after falling at Goose concert; family launches GoFundMe

Man dies after falling at Goose concert; family launches GoFundMe

A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell from a balcony during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden and was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital. New York Post reported that the fall occurred from the 300-level balcony. CBS News and other outlets confirmed the location and that he was taken to Bellevue where doctors declared him deceased.

His daughter, Paul Kueker, subsequently launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral costs. The campaign quickly raised over $58,000 toward a $65,000 goal, according to the New York Post. The fundraising effort was highlighted as a way for friends and strangers to contribute to the family's expenses.

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June 24, 2026
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Family launches GoFundMe after Connecticut man dies at Madison Square Garden concert
Family launches GoFundMe after Connecticut man dies at Madison Square Garden concert

New York Post • 24 Jun 18:05

Paul Kueker's daughter started a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses after he died at a Madison Square Garden concert, raising over $58,000 toward a $65,000 goal.

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June 23, 2026
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Man dies after falling from balcony at Madison Square Garden concert
Man dies after falling from balcony at Madison Square Garden concert

Fox News • 23 Jun 07:07

A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell from a balcony during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden and was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital; authorities say he appeared intoxicated.

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June 22, 2026
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Man dies after falling at Goose concert in New York
Man dies after falling at Goose concert in New York

Newsday • 22 Jun 02:02

A 51-year-old concertgoer fell from an upper level at Madison Square Garden during a Goose performance and was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

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June 21, 2026
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Concertgoer Dies After Falling From Madison Square Garden Balcony During Goose Show
Concertgoer Dies After Falling From Madison Square Garden Balcony During Goose Show

Pitchfork • 21 Jun 19:12

A 51-year-old man fell from the 300-level balcony at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert on June 20 and was later pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

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Concertgoer Dies After Falling From Madison Square Garden During Goose Show
Concertgoer Dies After Falling From Madison Square Garden During Goose Show

CBS News • 21 Jun 12:52

A 51-year-old man fell from the 300 level of Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert on Saturday and was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

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Concertgoer dies after falling at Madison Square Garden during Goose performance
Concertgoer dies after falling at Madison Square Garden during Goose performance

New York Post • 21 Jun 07:25

A 51-year-old man fell from an elevated area inside Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert on Saturday night and was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

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