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Tuitt Addresses Sudden Passing Of Brother On IG: ‘Thank You For The Prayers And Calls’

As was reported Friday morning, the brother of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night in Georgia. Friday afternoon, Tuitt paid respects to his brother on his Instagram account and that post included several pictures as well.

“You are in heaven living stress free. I miss you so so so much bro We love you and see you again one day. Thank you for the prayers and calls,” Tuitt wrote on Instagram.

According to a police report, Richard Bartlett III, Tuitt’s younger brother, was killed in Johns Creek, GA which is located about 25 miles northeast of Atlanta, GA.