The son of pro football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis has tragically passed away at the age of 28. One of Lewis’ other sons, younger brother Rahsaan, shared the news via his Instagram Stories.
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The cause of death is yet to be determined, but the family has already been making public statements regarding the surprising and stunning news.
“Really can’t believe I’m even typing this but RIP big brother,” Rahsaan Lewis wrote. “A true angel I pray your at peace now because (I know) how much you was (really) hurtin I don’t and won’t ever have the words man cuz this pain right there.… I love you I love you I love you.
“Your niece gone miss you but she will hear about u over and over just watch over us all big bruh be our guardian I promise I’ll make you smile and proud.”
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Ray Lewis III was a standout high school football player in Florida and played at Coastal Carolina, Virginia Union, and his father’s alma mater, The University of Miami. He played as a running back for most of his college football career.
Diaymon Lewis also paid tribute to her late brother on social media.
“Brownie, I love [you] with all of my heart,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories. “You will always be my first love and truly are the definition of a quintessential brother. To the most genuine and talented person I know, go get your rest baby and I’m glad you’re at peace.
“Fly high baby.”
Ray Lewis has not released a statement about his son’s passing. The NFL great has six children in total.
His other son, Rayshad, played at both Maryland and Kentucky as a wide receiver, but he did not play in the NFL.