Sporting News via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie announced on Facebook Wednesday that his parents died within an hour of each other.
Flutie said his father Dick died of a heart attack while undergoing treatment in the hospital. Less than an hour later, Dick’s wife, Joan, suddenly had a heart attack and also died.
“They say you can die of a broken heart and I believe it,” Flutie said.
“The most important part of their 56 years of marriage was providing opportunities to their children,” he continued. “They were incredible parents and Grandparents and my family and I will miss them both. On behalf of me and the entire Flutie family, I would like to thank you all for your well wishes and prayers during this difficult time.”
Flutie spent 12 years in the NFL with various teams, including the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots, and played for Boston College before going professional.
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