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Super Bowl champion running back Kevin Faulk suffered a tragic death in his family for the second time.
The 30-year-old daughter of former New England Patriots and LSU star Tanasha Faulk has died, according to an obituary in The Advocate. She is the second daughter of the deceased former footballer. Kevione Faulk died in 2021 at the age of 19.
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New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) carries the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field on October 30, 2011. (Charles LeClaire/USPRESSWIRE)
“Being their mother brought her so much joy and she was immensely proud to watch them grow and learn,” her obituary read. “Tanasha also found joy in holidays, birthdays, family reunions and especially Mardi Gras.
“She loved cooking and was happiest when preparing meals that brought people together. Her generosity, laughter and loving nature created a sense of belonging wherever she went.”
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New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) faces the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on November 30, 2009. (Matt Stamey/USA TODAY Sports)
Tanasha Faulk, who died in a hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, is survived by her three daughters. No official cause of death was listed, but there were no signs of foul play, according to the outlet.
Kevin Faulk and his wife Latisha are college sweethearts. They also have a son, Kevin Faulk III.
The retired NFL player was drafted in the second round in 1999 by the New England Patriots. He played his entire 13-year career with the Patriots.
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) attempts to break free from the grip of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) in the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ 30-21 victory against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park in San Francisco October 5, 2008. (Cary Edmondson/USA TODAY Sports)
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He appeared in 161 games, totaling 3,607 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was part of three of the Patriots’ Super Bowl championship teams alongside Tom Brady.
