Former New York Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen has died at the age of 38 following a battle with kidney and heart issues, according to reports.
"It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jared Lorenzen would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for all of your support and prayers over the last six days," Lorenzen's family wrote in a statement. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jared today, July 3, 2019. Again, we appreciate all of the warm wishes and prayers, but as a family, we would request your respect and privacy. We will offer arrangement information in the coming days. Please keep Jared's family, and especially his children, in your thoughts and prayers."
Many took to social media to pay their respects following the news of Lorenzen's death.
"Jared was a special person," the Giants wrote in a statement shared on Twitter. "He was an important member of our 2007 team, one that created its own destiny."
Statement from #NYGiants:
Jared was a special person, and a beloved Giant. He was an important member of our 2007 team, one that created its own destiny. Our thoughts are with Jared’s family and friends who loved and appreciated him so much, just as our organization and fans did. pic.twitter.com/z6TLw8WeO2
"Jared was a great teammate and friend. We competed against each other in college and came to the Giants together," Eli Manning said. "My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I will always remember his competitive spirit and his good nature. Jared has left us all way too soon."
“Jared was a great teammate and friend. We competed against each other in college and came to the Giants together. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I will always remember his competitive spirit and his good nature. Jared has left us all way too soon.”
-Eli Manning pic.twitter.com/OdgZYZ4xvL
Without Jared Lorenzen, the Helmet Catch might have never happened.
Rest In Peace to the former @Giants QB and Super Bowl champ. pic.twitter.com/1XRZVYmjyv
