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Former New York Giants Quarterback Jared Lorenzen is dead at 38
Lorenzen’s tragic death comes less than a week after he was admitted to the ICU with kidney and heart problems
Lorenzen’s tragic death comes less than a week after he was admitted to the ICU with kidney and heart problems
Jared Lorenzen, a former quarterback for the New York Giants and the University of Kentucky, has died this week after battling several health problems, including an infection and kidney and heart issues. He was 38.
Lorenzen’s family made the devastating announcement on Wednesday in a statement issued to Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jared today, July 3, 2019,” they wrote. “We appreciate all of the warm wishes and prayers, but as a family, we would request your respect and privacy.”
“We will offer arrangement information in the coming days,” the family continued. “Please keep Jared’s family and especially his children, in your thoughts and prayers.”