Ray Lewis III cause of death: What happened to Hall of Famer's son
Tragic news hit former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis and his family, as his son Ray Lewis III died on Thursday.
Ray Lewis III was 28 years old and played as a running back for most of his college football career. After starring for Lake Mary Prep H.S. in Florida, he went on to play for the Miami Hurricanes, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the Virginia Union Panthers.
According to the police report obtained by TMZ, he died of an accidental overdose.
Associate head coach Diego Ryland, from Virginia Union, spoke to TMZ Sports about his former player's death, stating that he was a "great young man and a better teammate."
"The entire Virginia Union University community is praying for the family as they deal with the loss of Ray," he added.
Latest update on Ray Lewis' son cause of death
As per TMZ, Ray Lewis III died due to a lethal mix of drugs. It was revealed in the autopsy report obtained by the media outlet, and it made the situation much more clear about the shocking demise of the football player.
Ray Lewis III's brother pays emotional tribute
Details about the death of the former linebacker's son have not been released, with most of the news coming from an Instagram tribute from his younger brother, Rahsaan.
He said that his brother "was really hurting" and that he prayed that he was at peace now.
"Really can't believe I'm even typing this but RIP big brother A true angel I pray you're at peace now because IK how much you was really hurting.
"I don't and won't ever have the words man cuz this pain right here. I love you I love you I love you. Your niece gone miss you but she will hear about u over and over just watch over us all big bruh be our guardian I promise I'll make you smile and proud."
Another heartbreaking statement was issued by Mark James, his former coach at Virginia Union who left the school in 2017:
"Two RIP posts for my former players back to back. Young man it was a pleasure to bring you to Virginia Union. Ray Ray May God bless your family. Great young man."
Ray Lewis has not released a statement about his son's passing. He has six children in all.
His other son, Rayshad, committed to play football at Utah State and later played for Maryland and Kentucky, but wasn't able to make it to the NFL as a wide receiver.
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