Former Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman, who helped the team win Super Bowl 50, has died from a rare form of cancer aged 31, his family says.
Former Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman, who helped the team win Super Bowl 50, died from a rare form of cancer, his family“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother & father, Ronnie K Hillman Jr.,” the family said in the post.
“Ronnie quietly and peacefully transitioned today in the company of his family and close friends. We as the family, appreciate the prayers and kind words that have already been expressed. We ask that you would give us time to process our feelings as we prepare to lay our precious RJ to rest.” Earlier in the day, Hillman’s family shared an update letting followers know that Hillman had been placed in hospice care, while announcing he had been diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma in August.in part. “We also understand that God’s will is not always ours; therefore, we as a family subject ourselves to the will of our Almighty God. We need your prayers, but we also need your understanding and respect for Ronnie and our family’s privacy at this time.
“Renal medullary carcinoma is an aggressive form of non–clear cell kidney cancer that typically affects young adults and is almost exclusively associated with sickle cell trait,” according to a report posted on the website for the“Typical RMC patients tend to be young black males with sickle cell trait who present with pain and hematuria and are found to have metastatic disease at diagnosis. Prognosis is extremely poor, with a mean survival of less than a year in most cases.
Ronnie Hillman was a key cog during the Broncos' run to the Super Bowl title in 2015, rushing for 863 yards and scoring seven touchdowns.Hillman was a third-round selection out of San Diego State University by the Broncos in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played the first four seasons of his career with Denver, helping the team win the Super Bowl in the 2015 season.
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