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Former Miami Hurricane Sam Bruce Died From Heart Attack at 24, Says Medical Examiner

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Sam Bruce, a former wide receiver at the University of Miami, died from a heart attack at the age of 24.

Per the Broward County Medical Examiner's report obtained by TMZ Sports, Bruce's official cause of death was coronary artery disease.

Bruce died on April 28 in a car accident in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A spokesperson for the Fort Lauderdale Police Dept. told TMZ Bruce was suffering from a seizure when the crash occurred.

"At this time, the circumstances surrounding this incident are not suspicious, and foul play is not suspected," the spokesperson said.