Lionel Messis father Jorge dies at the age of after battle with illness Lionel Messi's father Jorge has sadly passed away at the age of 68 after prolonged battle with illness according to multiple reports in Argentina. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Lionel Messis father Jorge dies at the age of after battle with illnessS1

• Lionel Messi's father Jorge has sadly passed away at the age of 68 after prolonged battle with illness according to multiple reports in Argentina.S2

• Jorge Messi's battle with illness became a story during the World Cup that saw his son’s Argentina squad lose 1-0 to Spain in the final. A cause of death was not immediately given.S3