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We have tragic news to report from the world of sports:

Retired New York Jets center Nick Mangold has passed away at the age of 41.

News of Mangold’s death comes courtesy of a statement from his former team:

“Nick was more than a legendary center,” said Jets Chairman Woody Johnson.

“He was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and a beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football,” his statement continued.

“Off the field, Nick’s wit, warmth, and unwavering loyalty made him a cherished member of our extended Jets family.”

Nick Mangold’s cause of death revealed

Mangold passed just weeks after revealing that he was in need of a kidney transplant due to a genetic condition.

“In 2006, I was diagnosed with a geneti

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