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Predators star died with CTE after taking his own life in 2019
Former Predators captain Greg Johnson had CTE when he died by suicide in 2019, his family and the Concussion Legacy Foundation announced on Wednesday.
Here's what OJ Simpson's family plans to do with his body — and if his brain will be studied for CTE
On Friday, LaVergne "signed off on the paperwork to cremate [Simpson], and the siblings are all going to have to do it as well. I want consensus."
'Delusional' OJ Simpson showed signs of brain damage in Nevada prison, would wake up unaware where he was: guard
Jeffrey Felix, a former correction officer, said OJ Simpson was "very forgetful" and woke up while incarcerated thinking he was scheduled to play golf.
NHL still won't change CTE stance after ex-Islanders, Rangers enforcer's suicide
Deputy commissioner Bill Daly told NHL insider Frank Seravalli that the NHL hadn’t changed its view on the degenerative brain disease and that the "science is still lacking."
Ex-Rangers, Islanders enforcer died by suicide: family
Ex-Rangers and Islanders forward Chris Simon, 52, died by suicide, his family said in a statement to ESPN.
Football player is first female athlete diagnosed with CTE
Heather Anderson, a professional Australian rules footballer, died of suicide at age 28, the result of her CTE.
Australian footballer becomes first female athlete diagnosed with CTE
Heather Anderson, an Australian football and rugby player, was posthumously diagnosed with CTE in the first known case of a female athlete. Anderson took her own life at the age...
NHL icon had stage 3 CTE brain disease at time of his death: study
Henri Richard, the 11-time Stanley Cup champion and Montreal Canadiens legend, had Stage 3 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) when he died, his family announced.
Father of ex-NFL player who killed 6 sues son’s alma mater over lack of head trauma treatment
An autopsy later revealed that Adams suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease that some research has suggested is linked to head injuries and blows to the head.
Louisville killer was star athlete who had so many concussions, he wore helmet: classmate
The Louisville gunman suspect, Connor Sturgeon, 25, was a star athlete in high school who allegedly suffered so many concussions he wore a helmet at basketball games.
Dear Abby: My daughter-in-law is raising her 1-year-old baby vegetarian
Dear Abby advises a grandma concerned about her grandchild's health and a woman thinking of leaving her boyfriend suffering a devastating disease.
Former NFL player, TV analyst posthumously diagnosed with ‘most severe type’ of CTE: researchers
Cross was one of 345 former players diagnosed with CTE through Boston University’s research center and one of 376 studied.
Antonio Brown blames ex-Steeler for his 'CTE' and 'super aggressive' behavior
Antonio Brown believes he has identified the root of his "super aggressive" behavior.
NFL legend says some former football players claim to have CTE for money
The former Chicago Bears linebacker, 44, had been discussing his neck surgery when he was asked if he experienced physical repercussions from the injury.
Former NFL star had CTE when he died at 33
Demariyus Thomas had CTE when he died in December at age 33.
Researchers diagnose first MLS player with CTE
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Former Cowboys star on last encounter with late teammate: 'I was scared'
Terence Newman was scared that his former Dallas Cowboys teammate Marion Barber might punch him the last time that they saw each other before Barber’s mysterious death.
Brain disease affecting pro football players appears rare in military
A new study suggests that a brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head and concussions — most notably found in hundreds of former NFL players — is rare...
Cause of ex-NFL star's stunning death revealed
Ex-NFLer Vincent Jackson’s cause of death was ruled to be chronic alcohol use and deemed “natural” by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner.
Another NFL star had stage 2 CTE at time of shocking death
Researchers posthumously diagnosed Jackson, 38, after his family donated his brain to be analyzed following the shock discovery of the three-time Pro Bowler’s body in a hotel room.