New York Jets legendary offensive lineman Nick Mangold passed away due to complications from kidney disease, the team announced on Sunday. The former All-Pro center was 41 years old.

According to the Jets, Mangold died Saturday night. It was just about two weeks ago that Mangold publicly stated he needed a kidney transplant and asked for a donor. In 2006, Mangold was diagnosed with a genetic defect, which led to chronic kidney disease.

At the time, Mangold stated that after a rough summer, he had to undergo dialysis treatment . However, no family members could donate a kidney to him, and they couldn't find a viable match.

"Nick was more than a legendary center," Jets owner and chairman Woody Johnson said in a statement . "He was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and

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