Obituaries
Former Penn State Player Adam Gress Found Dead In Dormont
The former Nittany Lions offensive lineman reportedly died accidentally.
DORMONT, PA - Former Penn State offensive lineman Adam Gress died suddenly Thursday at the age of 26.
Gress was found dead in a home in the 2700 block of Philadelphia Avenue, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. A cause of death was not immediately released, but 247 Sports reported that according to numerous former teammates, Gress died after falling and hitting his head.
Gress played for Penn State from 2009-2013 and started as a fifth-year senior. The West Mifflin High School graduate signed a free-agent contract with the New York Giants in 2014 but failed to make the team.
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Penn State’s football program posted condolences Friday on Twitter:
The Penn State Football Family would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family & friends of former letterman Adam Gress. His commitment to this university & this program will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/RN2q8nFfVa
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 22, 2017
Gress would have turned 27 next week.
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Photo: Associated Press.
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