Harlem Globetrotter Richardson Dead At 28; Reportedly Passed In Sleep

[underpants]

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7013385622

Sasebo, Japan (AHN) - Chris "Flash" Richardson, 28, of the Harlem Globetrotters reportedly died in his sleep Wednesday while the famous basketball team was touring Japan.

The cause of his death has not yet been confirmed, though team officials believe Richardson passed due to natural causes.

Richardson was a native of Corpus Christi, Texas and played his college ball at UNLV.

He reportedly was very involved with charitable organizations, including Make-A-Wish Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

[itsrobert]

1. "Natural Causes" at 28?

It's possible. Sad story.

[Maru Kitteh]

5. The young are not indestructible,they merely believe they are.

Could have been an aneurysm, stroke, any number of things. I hope his passing was peaceful.

[midnight]

2. More people have sleep apnea than is being talked about.

It is a horribly stressful condition that destroys the heart.

[ogneopasno]

3. They certainly didn't talk about apnea in this story...where did you hear that?

[firedupdem]

4. sad...this happens more than we think to athletes...same thing

happened to my brothers college roomate...he was about 22. A good buddy of my husbands died this way when he was in college too. Both were basketball players and very tall guys.

[underpants]

6. Hank Gathers and Reggie Lewis come to mind

Gathers died at 23
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hank_Gathers

Lewis died at 28
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Lewis

Cuttino Mobley just retired two days ago -age 33. Heart problems
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2008499389_nbanotes12.html