Allen Park — After a six-year battle with ALS, former Detroit Lions safety William White passed away this week the team announced Thursday night. He was 56 years old.
"I loved William," former teammate and Lions special assistant Chris Spielman said in a statement. "We shared experiences of joy and sorrow on and off the field. He was and always will be my brother. I am forever grateful for the special moment last year when he was able to be by my side during the Pride of the Lions ceremony at Ford Field. I can't wait to see him again when he will be free from ALS.