Former CFL and NFL quarterback Doug Flutie announced today that both of his parents died of heart attacks.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Flutie said that his father, Dick, had been ill and died of a heart attack in the hospital. Less than an hour later, his mother, Joan, had a sudden had a heart attack and also passed away.
This morning my family experienced the tragic loss of my father, Dick and mother, Joan,” Flutie wrote in a statement posted on Facebook. “My Dad had been ill and died of a heart attack in the hospital and my Mom, less than an hour later had a sudden heart attack and passed away.
“They say you can die of a broken heart and I believe it.”
Rest in peace Mom and Dad. Please take a moment to read this: https://t.co/eDrv3MOoHt pic.twitter.com/SiFa7oVdfu
— DOUG FLUTIE (@DougFlutie) November 18, 2015
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This incredibly sad and our hearts go out to Doug Flutie and his family.
h/t Sporting News
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