When news of his death surfaced, many that came under his mentorship between 1996 and 1999 were hugely thankful and appreciative of what he did for them, for the team and Argentine rugby.
Once ridiculed and lampooned, Sale Sharks' Argentine colossus is still going strong.
Agustin Creevy was set to sign for current club London Irish in 2009 before a phone call ultimatum from Argentina changed his life at 24.
Argentina head coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed that next weekend's Test against Scotland will be his last.
