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Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 12:58 pm**

I just saw on NFL countdown that Reggie White died this morning of a massive heart attack.

This is truly shocking. My thoughts and prayers go out to Reggies family.

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 1:06 pm**

Reggie was a great player and person R.I.P.

White dies Sunday morning
ESPN.com news services

Former NFL star Reggie White has died after suffering a massive heart attack Sunday morning at his home near Huntersville, N.C., ESPN's Chris Mortensen has learned.

The former Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end, a lock for the Pro Football Hall of Fame who retired as the NFL's all-time sacks leader in 2000, turned 43 on Dec. 19.

"Today our beloved husband, father and friend passed away," White's wife, Sara, said through a family pastor. "His family appreciates your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of Reggie White. We want to thank you in advance for honoring our privacy."

Nicknamed "The Minister of Defense," White had 198 career sacks with the Eagles (1985-92), Packers (1993-98) and Carolina Panthers (2000).

White went to two Super Bowls with Green Bay, winning a ring after the 1996 season.

http://espn.go.com/classic/obit/s/2004/ ... 53400.html

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 1:08 pm**

In addition to being one of the greatest defensive linemen of all time Reggie White was one of the good guys. By all accounts he was one of the nicest people you could meet off the football field.

RIP Reggie White

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 1:25 pm**

This is very disheartening. I always respected the guy because he was one of the classiest people in football. This is shocking considering his age and his high profile.

RIP brother Reggie. You will be missed.

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 2:08 pm**

Great football player... perhaps an even better person.

What a loss.

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 4:20 pm**

RIP Reggie

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 5:32 pm**

This is a truly sad day in sports.

R.I.P. Reggie

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 6:58 pm**

This is very sad, My prayers go out to the White family, God bless you all.

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 8:39 pm**

and bruce smith gets the record, what a travisty. bruce can't hold reggies strap.

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 9:22 pm**

R.I.P.- "Mack Truck"

Posted: **Sun Dec 26, 2004 9:27 pm**

white plays better in the grave than our D-line in the flesh. :shock:

Posted: **Mon Dec 27, 2004 3:36 am**

R.I.P. I don't understand how he could die just like that at 43. U know? It doesn't make sense to me. I saw something on tv about him and how he was studying hebrew or something and how people didn't like that. And how people were told to stay away from him. It's interesting. This guy interests me. I think he was really into God. God bless him.

Posted: **Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:31 am**

This is so sad and such a shock. A great player....great person. What a shame. My thoughts and prayers are with Reggie's family and friends. What a loss.

Posted: **Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:44 am**

here in charlotte,n.c. the city is pretty upset about it ...everyone loved him & respected him .....he did alot for charlotte in the little time he lived here ...my thoughts are with his family

Posted: **Mon Dec 27, 2004 11:01 am**

SkinsLaVar wrote:R.I.P. I don't understand how he could die just like that at 43. U know? It doesn't make sense to me. I saw something on tv about him and how he was studying hebrew or something and how people didn't like that. And how people were told to stay away from him. It's interesting. This guy interests me. I think he was really into God. God bless him.

Younger people never seem to realize that with every breath you take, you get closer to death.

People rarely know when their time will come.... and it's almost always too soon. Be thankful for all you have EVERY day and make the most out of it.

Reggie White certainly did.

Posted: **Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:13 am**

admin wrote:Great football player... perhaps an even better person.

What a loss.

i couldn,t have said it any better myself.
not to mention the drive for diversity program with joe gibbs. heck of a player but more important a class act all around.

R.I.P reggie!

Posted: **Tue Dec 28, 2004 3:38 pm**

Reggie...you finally made it home, bro. See you later.

Love,

Redeemedskin

Posted: **Thu Dec 30, 2004 4:21 pm**

The Hall will not lift the standard five-year wait, even though the chances of White coming out of retirement to play as a HOF'er have been "considerably lessened" by recent events, in my opinion.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/s ... id=1954367