REST IN PEACE: Detroit Lions safety tragically Died in an…
William White, a former Detroit Lions safety, died at age 56.
In a tweet on Tursday, the team confirmed White’s death, stating that he had been suffering with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for the previous six years. “I adored William. We experienced joy and grief on and off the field,” said Chris Spielman, Lions special assistant to president/CEO. “He was and will always be my brother.” I will be eternally grateful for the amazing occasion last year when dad was able to stand by my side during the Pride of the Lions event at Ford Field.”
He went on to say, “I can’t wait to meet him again after he’s free of ALS. May God’s peace be upon his family.
tter Thursday. White, who had been engaging amyotrophic horizontal sclerosis (ALS) for six a long time, was 56.
“We share within the pity felt nowadays all through the NFL community taking after the news of William White’s passing,” the Lions composed. “Drafted by the Lions within the 4th circular of the 1988 Draft out of Ohio State, White played 6 seasons in Detroit (1988-1993) & showed up in 95 diversions (79 begins) for the club.”
The team’s extraordinary right hand to president/CEO and Chairperson, Chris Spielman, too discharged a explanation taking after White’s passing.
“I adored William. We shared encounters of delight and distress on and off the field. He was and continuously will be my brother,” Spielman’s explanation examined. “I am until the end of time thankful for the extraordinary minute final year when he was able to be by my side amid the Pride of the Lions ceremony at Passage Field. I can’t hold up to see him once more when he will be free from ALS. May God’s peace rest upon his family.”
White’s child, Brendon White, retweeted the Lions’ post and included a message of his claim.
“I cherish you Father! Keep observing down on us I know you gonna observe over and secure us,” he composed. “I guarantee with all my heart you’ll see me in a NFL shirt as we guaranteed each other! We cherish and miss you! I guarantee to form you pleased. U continuously instructed me no one or thing decides my victory.”
After his time in Detroit, White, a security, played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Birds of prey. He resigned from the NFL in 1998, after playing 170 games over 11 seasons within the association.
White is survived by his spouse, Nikol, and three children:
William Jr., Brendon and Brea.