Former NFL star Devon Wylie died suddenly at 35, as announced by his family.
In a statement the family shared, “We wanted to make this post so people who knew and loved Devon could learn of his passing because we don’t have the capacity to reach out to everyone in this hard time,”
The post continued, “There are no words to express the sadness that comes from losing a brother, dear friend and an amazing uncle. Devon had so much love and joy to give. Always making people laugh and entertaining us with his football skills, guitar jams, silly jokes and voices, back-flip tricks, fun banter Star Wars obsession chat, Halo nights and not to mention his beautiful smile. We will miss him always.”
Wylie, a native of Sacramento, played for Fresno State from 2007-2011.
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— Wayne Root – Wayne Allyn Root – TV & Radio Host (@RealWayneRoot) November 15, 2023
The Daily Mail reported:
Former NFL star Devon Wylie has died aged 35 from unknown causes, his family has announced.
The family of the wide receiver, who played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans, paid a heartbreaking tribute after his death.
‘We wanted to make this post so people who knew and loved Devon could learn of his passing because we don’t have the capacity to reach out to everyone in this hard time,’ the family said, according to reports.
‘There are no words to express the sadness that comes from losing a brother, dear friend and an amazing uncle.
‘Devon had so much love and joy to give. Always making people laugh and entertaining us with his football skills, guitar jams, silly jokes and voices, back-flip tricks, fun banter Star Wars obsession chat, Halo nights and not to mention his beautiful smile. We will miss him always.’
His Instagram indicates that he began a stint in music in San Francisco after his pro-football career ended in 2016.
Sad news. Former #Chiefs WR Devon Wylie has died. He was only 35 years old.
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) November 15, 2023
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