Jets legend Nick Mangold dies
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The NFL world was shocked to learn that former New York Jets center Nick Mangold died Saturday night due to complications from kidney disease at the age of 41. A member of the franchise’s Ring of Honor,
Former NFL star Nick Mangold was a dedicated family man before his sudden death on October 25 from complications of kidney disease. He was 41. Just a few weeks prior to his untimely death, Mangold shared with fans that he was in need of a kidney transplant and his health was dire.
Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was crying his eyes out on live TV while speaking about Nick Mangold's passing.
So I was glad when Jets kicker Nick Folk confirmed as much after the Jets got their first win of the season on Sunday in a 39–38 victory over the Bengals, telling reporters in the locker room that, “At the end, he was there with us.”