ATLANTA — The sports world is in shock after the death of NFL player Demaryius Thomas.
The 33-year-old died Thursday night at his Roswell home. Police told Channel 2 Action News he died of a medical condition. A family member told the Associated Press that she believed he died of a seizure, which he suffered from for years.
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Thomas played for Georgia Tech in college and went on to play for the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, New England Patriots and the New York Jets. His fans, former teammates and others in the sports world are paying respect to the star player on social media.
Woke up and saw the really devastating news about my teammate and friend, Demaryius Thomas. So many are going to remember him for his athletic ability… but I’ll be remembering him for his kindness, his smile that would light up a room, and the love he had for those in his life. pic.twitter.com/gNVzmJ503X
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) December 10, 2021
Heartbroken. #RIP Young Legend.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 10, 2021
DeMaryius Thomas 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #88 pic.twitter.com/JRT99jUwlx
RIP Demaryius Thomas. Can’t believe this…Prayers up to his family 🙏🏾
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) December 10, 2021
I'm just shocked to hear that Demaryius Thomas has died. Gone way to soon. Honored to have known you brutha. R.I.P!
— Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) December 10, 2021
Gonna miss you my brother 💔👼🏾 #RIP #BeyBey #DemaryiusThomas #MakeYourDaysCount pic.twitter.com/jf7o866ii1
— Jody Breeze (@Blafell1) December 10, 2021
I don’t even know how to feel. #RIP Demaryius Thomas 💔💔💔 https://t.co/W1QBu1A1su
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— MaddMaxx (@CrosbyMaxx) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas 🙏🏽
— Kolby Listenbee ™️ (@List10bee_Swagg) December 10, 2021
R.I.P Demaryius Thomas...He was one of the reasons I wanted to be a receiver growing up. 🙏🏾💔
— Tyrell Shavers (@rell4six) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas.. 🙏🏻
— Joey Ivie (@joeyivie) December 10, 2021
One time for Demaryius Thomas! Gone way too soon! 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/6eJeWWaY66
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) December 10, 2021
Oh this one is heartbreaking. Demaryius Thomas gone at 33. Not sure of the situation but it is never good to see a person go this young. Positive vibes to his family. 🙏🏿#RIP Brother
— Uche Nwaneri(The Observant Lineman)♎ #Snydercut (@Chukwu77) December 10, 2021
Damn bay bay 💔 Rest In Peace big homie #demaryiusthomas 🙏
— DJ Swearinger (@JungleBoi_Swagg) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas 🕊
— Montee Ball (@MonteeBall28) December 10, 2021
Life is really too short, DT will be truly missed. DT always had the biggest smile in the room at the Pro Bowls. RIP 🙏🏽🕊 #DemaryiusThomas
— Derrick Johnson (@superdj56) December 10, 2021
Life’s too short. RIP to Demaryius Thomas and condolences to his family and friends
— Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas! 🙏🏾🕊
— A.J. "Jet" Davis (@AwesomeJet20) December 10, 2021
Terrible news this morning. RIP Demaryius Thomas. Another one of us taken way too young. 😢🙏🏾
— Nolan Harrison III, MBA 🙅🏾♂️👑 (@NolanHarrison74) December 10, 2021
Today is a sad day 💔
— KristiCastlin (@KristiCastlin) December 10, 2021
RIH bae bae #DemaryiusThomas
Noooo, definitely wasn’t expecting to wake up to this news 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Rest Easy Bay Bay. Tough to lose another Yellow Jacket 💯🙏🏾😞 My deepest condolences to the family #DemaryiusThomas
— KeShun Freeman (@keshunfreeman) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas 🙏🏾 sad to hear him go so soon..
— Lamar Jordan II (@jefelam) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas. I can’t believe I just read this…Prayers up to his family and loved ones 🙏🏾
— Andre' Roberts (@AndreRoberts) December 10, 2021
Prayers go up to Demaryius Thomas’s family….. WAY TO YOUNG🙏🏼🙏🏼#LostAGoodOne
— Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) December 10, 2021
RIP Demaryius Thomas.. Gone way too soon smh
— DeMarcus Van Dyke (@D_VanDyke8) December 10, 2021
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