The son of former NFL celebrity linebacker Ray Lewis has died.
Ray Lewis III, who performed faculty soccer for a number of colleges himself, handed away in latest days. Particulars of the precise day of his demise and the reason for his passing are unknown at this level. He had simply turned 28 years outdated again on June 5, although. And now, his household, associates, and family members are mourning his surprising and tragic loss.
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Ray III, who was identified to family members by nicknames together with Ray Ray and Brownie, had been an aspiring rapper and recording artist over the previous few years after faculty. His father was a longtime NFL star for the Baltimore Ravens who was just lately elected into the NFL Corridor of Fame in Canton, Ohio. So, Ray III very a lot grew up within the public eye.
The late younger man is survived by 5 siblings: brothers Rahsaan, Rayshad, and Ralin Lewis, and sisters Diaymon and Kaitlin Lewis. By Thursday, a number of of them had taken to social media to supply remarks about Ray III’s demise. Rahsaan — who performed soccer on the College of Kentucky — mourned his older brother in a heartbreaking Instagram Tales submit. The mourning youthful brother first wrote:
“Actually can’t consider I’m even typing this however RIP huge brother. A real angel. I pray you’re at peace now as a result of I understand how a lot you was actually hurting. I don’t and I gained’t ever have the phrases man, cuz this ache proper right here… I really like you, I really like you, I really like you.”
Then, the UK graduate added:
“Your niece gone miss you however she’s going to hear about you again and again. Simply watch over us all huge bruh. Be our guardian. I promise I’ll make you smile and proud.”
So unhappy.
Then, Ray III’s youthful sister Diaymon added extra:
“Brownie, I really like [you] with all of my coronary heart. You’ll at all times be my old flame and really are the definition of a quintessential brother. To essentially the most real and gifted particular person I do know, go get your relaxation child and I’m glad you’re at peace. Fly excessive child.”
Ray III had been a highschool soccer standout in Florida earlier than following in his father’s footsteps to play for the College of Miami‘s vaunted workforce.
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The youthful Lewis ended up transferring from there to Coastal Carolina College two years later, after which completed his soccer profession at Virginia Union College in 2017. A number of Virginia Union coaches spoke out publicly about Ray III following his tragic demise.
Diego Ryland, VUU’s affiliate head coach, advised TMZ:
“Nice younger man and a greater teammate. Your complete Virginia Union College group is praying for the household as they cope with the lack of Ray.”
And Mark James, the coach who initially introduced Ray III to VUU again in 2017, added:
“Younger man it was a pleasure to carry you to Virginia Union. Ray Ray Could God bless your loved ones. Nice younger man.”
Such a tragic state of affairs. And so younger…
We ship our condolences to the whole Lewis household, and Ray III’s associates and family members, throughout this troublesome time.
R.I.P.
[Image via MEGA/WENN/Ray Lewis III/Instagram]
