K.R.C. Genk loses inspiring fan Michiel Vandeweert. He was 28 years old and had progeria, a rare condition that causes physical aging. Michiel was a fervent Genk fan and shared his fight against progeria on social media. The club pays tribute to him and will organize a funeral at the Genk stadium. Erik Gerits, head of social initiatives at Genk, says that this is the first time the club will host a funeral directly on the pitch. Michiel's story reached thousands of people thanks to his presence on social media and his appearances in documentaries. He leaves behind his family, friends, and a community of supporters who followed his journey. Genk currently stands 12th in the Jupiler Pro League, with 0 points from 1 game. They are 3 points behind the leaders Union St. Gilloise. In their last game, they scored 1 goal and conceded 2. The club still has a lot to win in the rest of the season.