Tragedy struck throughout the NFL today with the news of Tony Sparano passing away at the early age of 56. Initial reports do not give an official cause of death, but that Sparano had complained of chest pains this past Thursday, admitting himself into the hospital, but the doctors released him on Friday. He was found unconscious by his wife Sunday morning in the kitchen of their home.
Sparano was currently serving time as the Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach. Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf issued a statement on Sparano’s passing:
Statement from Vikings Owners Mark and Zygi Wilf on the sudden passing of Tony Sparano.