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ikeepwipingSTILLPOOP t1_j3u3qkd wrote

Reply to comment by MastertoneCO in Air Force offensive lineman Hunter Brown dies at 21 after 'medical emergency' by Jane-in-the-jungle

No specific cause of death reported, thus far. I'm sure it would be a coroner's case, given the age and unexpected nature of the death

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bigmacjames t1_j3u4w9t wrote

Unfortunately it's nothing new for linemen having cardiopulmonary issues. That would be my guess

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confituredelait t1_j3udilj wrote

Why is that?

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Civil-Engineer t1_j3ue0u7 wrote

Big dudes with preexisting cardiovascular issues but their heart just gets bigger to compensate until its so big it can no longer function.

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socsa t1_j3ueg1j wrote

But Big Christmas has taught me that when your heart grows three sizes that's just the start of your redemption arc

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0bi_Wan_Jabroni t1_j3u9j7l wrote

That is so extremely rare it’s highly unlikely to be the case here.

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TubbyMarmot t1_j3ubudn wrote

No no... Pretty sure he died of wild speculation. Trust me, I'm an internet detective.

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Wosota t1_j3u9ovy wrote

Growing up we had quite a few adolescent athlete deaths at my school due to undiagnosed heart issues. Apparently it’s pretty common.

My thoughts go out to the family. That is a parents worst nightmare.

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woundedbearhair t1_j3ubnv8 wrote

Heart problems in athletes is more common than a lot of people think, they can usually intervene if they catch it in time, but if you really look into it; it’s not unusual. Athletes tend to push their bodies to the extreme and that can cause heart problems or unearth an undiagnosed condition.

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