Belvidere Man Killed in Apollo Theatre Roof Collapse

The Belvidere man who lost his life at the Apollo Theatre has been identified.

Terrible storms on Friday night left concert-goes shaken up after the roof collapsed into the venue at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere.

Many were injured and one Belvidere man has passed away, Fred Livingston, Jr.

Photo provided by Jessica Schuldt/GoFundMe

Fred's family set up a GoFundMe for donations to help with the costs of unexpectedly losing their loved one. All the support is appreciated by the family.

Here's what the GoFundMe page says:

"It is with great sorrow that we have to share the unexpected passing of Fred Livingston Jr. On March 31st, a tragic event at the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Illinois led to the loss of a great man. Fred was an amazing man that leaves behind his three sons, Alex, Fred III, and Shane, along with the rest of his family that cared about him deeply.

Our family still cannot comprehend this unexpected tragedy and we are asking for donations to help with the costs that come along with losing a family member. On behalf of our family, we greatly appreciate any support that can be offered to help get us through this tough time.
We hope to update you soon on more details for services to honor the life of a son, brother, father and grandpa who will be truly missed."

With an outpour of love from the community already, over $4,500 has been raised to help with expenses during this difficult time.

Our hearts are with the family and friends of Fred Livingston, Jr.

According to the Belvidere Fire Department, 48 people were injured as a result of the tragic event, plus 5 people are still in critical condition. [rrstar]