Crime & Justice
NFL legend Junior Seau’s death ruled a suicide
NFL legend, Junior Seau, cause of death has been revealed.
NFL legend Junior Seau’s death has been ruled a suicide.
Death of Junior Seau ruled a suicide
According to TMZ, the San Diego County medical examiner’s office has confirmed the report and says Seau died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.
The medical examiner’s office says Seau’s family has yet to decide whether to turn the NFL legend’s brain over to outside researchers for study.
There are reports a Boston University research center has already requested to examine Junior’s brain — to see if there’s a link between his suicide and concussion-related injuries he sustained during his NFL career
NFL Career
Junior Seau is seen as one of the greatest middle linebackers and credited with making the “middle line backer” position physical. He was a 12-time Pro Bowler and 6-time First-Team All-Pro, was selected fifth overall in the 1990 NFL draft after an outstanding collegiate career at USC. He played with the San Diego Chargers through the 2002 season, spent 2003-2005 with the Miami Dolphins, and then signed with the New England Patriots in time for the 2006 season.
He leaves behind three children and an ex-wife.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
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