MLB star Tony Blanco dies trying to save friend in club roof collapse as death toll hits 113 in Dominican Republic

THE final moments of former MLB player Tony Blanco have been revealed after he was among the 113 killed in a nightclub collapse.

Blanco, 43, and former MLB player Esteban Germán were in the Jet Set nightclub together in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, when the roof caved in early on Tuesday morning.

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The Jet Set nightclub collapsed on early Tuesday morning in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic[/caption]

Tony Blanco, who was killed in the Jet Set nightclub collapse on TuesdayGetty

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First responders work at the Jet Set nightclub to rescue survivors among the rubble[/caption]

The ceiling caved in while merengue singer Rubby Pérez performed to a crowd of 300 people, killing at least 113 and injuring 150.

Blanco was killed in the chaos, along with MLB legend Octavio Dotel and Nelsy Cruz, the sister of former MLB slugger Nelson Cruz.

Germán, who miraculously made it out of the club alive, revealed that Blanco made a heroic move in his final moments.

He told MLB insider Héctor Gómez that he was returning from the bathroom at Jet Set when the roof started to crumble.

Blanco pushed Germán out of the way when he realized the ceiling was about to fall on him, Germán said.

Germán posted videos of Pérez, who was later confirmed to have been killed in the collapse, performing on Instagram just moments before the tragedy.

After the roof caved in, Germán shared a heartbreaking update on his Instagram Story.

“I’m fine, thanks to God,” the former Oakland A’s second baseman wrote.

He added that he was trying to help at the scene, where first responders are still working around the clock to rescue victims.

The MLB later confirmed Blanco’s death with a statement honoring the baseball player.

The Dominican native played one season with the Washington Nationals in 2005. He played in the minor leagues for eight years.

Blanco is survived by his son, Tony Blanco Jr., who is currently a minor player with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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