Sunday, December 26, 2004Sunday, December 26, 2004
White dies Sunday morning
ESPN.com news services
Former NFL star Reggie White has died after suffering a massive heart attack Sunday morning at his home near Huntersville, N.C., ESPN's Chris Mortensen has learned.
The former Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles star turned 43 on Dec. 19.
"Today our beloved husband, father and friend passed away," White's wife, Sara, said through a family pastor. "His family appreciates your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of Reggie White. We want to thank you in advance for honoring our privacy."