Death
After his pub ownership ended, Boere moved to Spain, in September, 2004, to work as a real estate agent. He died on 16 August 2007 at the age of 39. There are conflicting reports about the cause of death and place of death. Some media reported that Boere died in a car crash, possibly on Ibiza, while other media reported that he was found dead in his home in Marbella. English newspaper Ilford Recorder stated that Boere had committed suicide.
West Ham United, Southend United and Omiya Ardija players wore black armbands in memory of Boere in their home games in August 2007.
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