Jul 05 2009
Steve McNair Found Dead
It seems like the death toll only keeps piling up as the summer goes on. Tuesday we will have the public memorial for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles, Billy Mays and Farrah Fawcett were both buried this week, and now we have another tragic death to report. Former NFL Quarterback Steve McNair was found shot to death in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday.
The football player was found with a gunshot to the head. A female companion was also found dead on the scene. Her identity was not released at first, but it is now known to be a friend of McNair’s, Sahel Kazemi. She died of one gunshot wound to the head, and he was shot several times. The gun was found near her body.The owner of the Tennessee Titans released this statement about McNair’s passing:
We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair’s passing today. He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing.
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