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NFL agent Buddy Baker announced Tuesday both of his parents died after they contracted COVID-19.
He made the announcement in a video message urging people to make a change and take the coronavirus more seriously. He said his parents were both in "perfect health" a matter of weeks ago, and stressed the importance of washing hands, practicing social distancing and staying home during this pandemic:
Buddy Baker @ESG_BakerIn loving memory of my mom and dad- please make the tough and right choice and help stop the spreading of this virus.