Former NFL Star Rudi Johnson Passes Away By Su!c!de At 45

Former NFL Star Rudi Johnson Passes Away By Su!c!de At 45

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Former Cincinnati #Bengals running back Rudi Johnson has passed away. The unfortunate news broke this morning, with an insider close to the #AuburnUniversity alumnus telling TMZ Sports that he passed away this week. The initial report did not reveal a cause of de@th, but sources said Johnson had recently been struggling with mental health challenges and the potential effects of #CTE that he was unable to overcome.

In an update, the outlet confirmed Johnson “d!ed by su!c!de in Florida just after midnight on Tuesday (Sept. 23).” He was 45 years old.

TJB sends our condolences to the loved ones of #RudiJohnson during this challenging time.