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Honorary Michigan Football Captain Dametrius Walker Dies After Bone Cancer Diagnosis

Michigan Wolverines' honorary football captain Dametrius "Meechie" Walker died on Friday after two years of treatment for osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, according to Josh VanDyke of MLive.com.

Michigan Football

Our friend. Our brother. Our teammate.<br><br>We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dametrius Walker. Meechie was an inspiration to every member of our program and the Michigan family as a whole. He will be missed by so many. <a href="https://t.co/jFXEMPFgbp">pic.twitter.com/jFXEMPFgbp</a>

On Muskegon

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share that Dametrius "Meechie" Walker has passed away after a courageous fight with osteosarcoma.