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The cause of death for Chase Stegall, a member of Depaul University Men’s Soccer Team and Son of Earlier Nfl Player Milton Stegall, has been released months after his unexpected passing away.
The university announced Stegall’s death in early June. The student-driven newspaper, Depaulia, reported at the time that Stegall was found dead “in his residence hall at the University’s Lincoln Park -Campus.” He was 20.
Stegall, 20, performed in 16 games last year and scored its only goal of the season against Drake. (Courtesy of Depaul Athletics)
No cause of death was revealed at the time.
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But Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office noted Stegall’s cause of death as “sudden unexpected death on epilepsy,” Pakinomist confirmed Digital Thursday. His death was classified as natural.
Stegall, another at Depaul University, was described by school officials as a “loved member” of society and a “dedicated teammate and kind -hearted friend.”
Stegall recorded nearly 400 minutes on the football field this last season after not seeing any game action as a beginner. (Courtesy of Depaul Athletics)
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with Chases family, friends, teammates and everyone who loved him. In the coming days we will support Chases Family and Teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt over our whole athletics and the university family, and his memory will forever be part of Depaul University,” Vice President and Director of Atletics and Main Trainer said -The declaration at the time.
Stegall, 20, performed in 16 games last year and scored its only goal of the season against Drake. He recorded nearly 400 minutes on soccer Field this year after not seeing any game action as a beginner.
He was the son of earlier Cincinnati Bengals Broad, Milton receives “Milt” Stegall, who played three seasons in the NFL before continuing to have a prominent career in the Canadian football league for 14 years.
Winnipeg Blue Bomber’s wide receives Milton “Milt” Stegall and his son, Chase, leaving the stadium after Saskatchewan Roughriders won CFLS 95. Gray Cup Football Championship in Toronto, Canada, November 25, 2007. (Reuters/Peace Greenslade)
Weeks after the news of his son’s death, Mill Stegall shared a heartbreaking post on Father’s Day.
“Father’s Day has changed for me, but my love and gratitude will never. Today feels different, but my blessings are still countless,” he wrote in a post on Instagram. “One of my sons plays football in heaven and the other here on earth. But by the grace of God, I am still the luckiest father in the world.”
