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Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, who played in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens and in college with the Miami Hurricanes, suffered immeasurable tragedy Thursday night with the death of his son.
Ray Lewis III died at the age of 28, his younger brother Rahsaan Lewis announced in a post on his Instagram Stories.
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A Hurricanes helmet by the team bench during the Pitt Panthers game on November 26, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“I honestly can’t believe I’m typing this but RIP big brother,” he wrote. “A true angel, I pray you are at peace now, because (I know) how much you were (really) hurt. I never have and never will have the words man, because this pain there… I love you, I love you, i love you.
“Your niece is going to miss you, but she’ll hear about you again and again. Just watch over all of us, big bruh, be our guardian. I promise I’ll make you smile and proud.”
The cause of death was not disclosed.
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Ray Lewis at the NFL Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium on February 5, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Ray Lewis III was a standout high school football player in Florida, playing in Miami, Coastal Carolina and Virginia Union.
“Great young man and a better teammate. The entire Virginia Union University community is praying for the family as they deal with the loss of Ray,” Virginia Union head coach Diego Ryland told TMZ Sports.
Diaymon Lewis also paid tribute to her late brother on social media.
“Brownie, I love (you) with all my heart,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories. “You will always be my first love and truly the definition of a quintessential brother. To the most genuine and talented person I know, go get some rest baby and I’m glad you’re at peace.
“Fly high baby.”
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The elder Lewis has not commented on his son’s death.
Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.
