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Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died, his family announced Tuesday. He was 35 years old.
Greg Mauro, Josh’s father, announced his son’s death in a Facebook post, saying he died on April 23.
“With many tears and a broken heart, but grounded in the unwavering certainty that our precious Josh Mauro is now healed and in the news – living in the presence of the Lord – we humbly covet your prayers as our family navigates the devastating loss of our incredible son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend,” Greg wrote in the post.
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Josh Mauro of the Oakland Raiders is on the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 29, 2019. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
“On Thursday, April 23, Josh took his last breath on this Earth and his first breath in Heaven. The Lord has been our strength in this unimaginable moment. Your prayers for continued strength and comfort mean more to us than words could ever express.”
No cause of death was shared.
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