Just a few days before his death, Nick Mangold reached out to the world asking for a kidney donor. The former New York Jets center revealed that he had been fighting chronic kidney disease caused by a genetic defect diagnosed back in 2006.

Despite the grim diagnosis, he stayed hopeful, promising fans he’d be back at MetLife and The Shoe soon. But on October 25, 2025, Mangold died from complications of the disease. He was 41. The tragedy came just as he was being considered for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame.

But beyond being a former football player, Mangold was a husband, father, brother, and son. Let’s take a closer look at the family and legacy he left behind.

Who is Nick Mangold’s wife?

Mangold married Jennifer Richmond in 2007. The two met in Centerville, Ohio, years b

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