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Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died, his family announced Tuesday. He was 35 years old.
Greg Mauro, Josh’s father, announced his son’s death in a Facebook post, saying he died on April 23.
“With many tears and broken hearts, yet grounded in the unshakable certainty that our precious Josh Mauro is now healed and making news – live in the presence of the Lord – we humbly ask for your prayers as our family walks through the devastating loss of our amazing son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend,” Greg wrote in the post.
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Josh Mauro of the Oakland Raiders takes the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 29, 2019. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
“Thursday April 23rd, Josh took his last breath on this Earth and his first breath in Heaven. The Lord has been our strength in this unimaginable moment. Your prayers for continued strength and comfort mean more to us than words could ever express.”
No cause of death was shared.
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