Saturday, February 24, 2007

Tragedy strikes Broncos again


Denver Broncos running back Damien Nash died after a charity basketball game he was hosting in St. Louis on Saturday.

Nash was pronounced dead at 7:41 p.m. (et). He was just 24.

The St. Louis coroner's office confirmed the death but provided no other details.

"The Denver Broncos organization is once again struck with profound sadness over the tragic loss of one of our players," Denver owner Pat Bowlen said. "This is a tremendous tragedy and our hearts go out to the entire Nash family.”

“The Broncos family has suffered a great loss with the passing of Damien Nash," added head coach Mike Shanahan. "I am stunned and deeply saddened by this tragedy, and send my deepest condolences to Damien’s family.”

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