March 24, 2016
After a six-year battle with ALS, Kevin Turner passed away Thursday morning at the age of 46 at his home in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Here is what his father Raymond wrote on the Kevin Turner Foundation website:
"Myra and I lost a great son today. He will be missed so much. Thanks to everyone so very much for your support and prayers during this journey. He was ready to go to Heaven, excited he said, Love y'all and God Bless."
Turner, who played his college football at the University of Alabama, suited up for the Eagles from 1995 to 1999. Many of his former Philadelphia teammates paid tribute to Turner on Twitter after hearing the news, along with others:
Prayers and blessing go out to a former teammate of mine Kevin Turner, unfortunately he passed away. Great mentor and friend. KT we miss you
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) March 24, 2016
Watching u as a rookie. MAX Effort & Unselfish Leadership are just 2 of the things u exemplified #RIP #KT #ThankU pic.twitter.com/GgViimDY2D
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) March 24, 2016
KT helped me adjust to the NFL, intro me to A.C. and chip blocked Charles Haley! You are already missed my friend!! https://t.co/ubXCtLn2nm
— Barrett Brooks (@bbrooks72TCN) March 24, 2016
RIP KT #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/IDM2W2gJMT
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) March 24, 2016
R.I.P Kevin Turner. You were a helluva teammate. Until we meet again… https://t.co/8dEgeJ1bhj
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) March 24, 2016
.@darealtank78 reacts to death of his former teammate Kevin Turner: “He taught me a lot." | https://t.co/dJuyaxCrf0 pic.twitter.com/zPSjmxGN8r
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) March 24, 2016
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 24, 2016
Kevin turner rip my brother.
— Ron Jaworski (@jawsespn) March 24, 2016
One of the best human beings you would ever meet has passed away. Former #Eagles FB Kevin Turner has lost his fight with ALS.
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) March 24, 2016
Had Kevin Turner on air a year ago. He knew death was coming, but faced it with bravery and candor. RIP.
— Glen Macnow (@RealGlenMacnow) March 24, 2016
#Eagles Duce Staley on passing of former teammate Kevin Turner: "He made me a better pro. We lost a good man and a good teammate today."
— Ed Kracz (@kracze) March 24, 2016
Turner certainly seemed to be a very well-liked teammate and person. Rest in peace.
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