Former NFL star Reggie White has died after suffering a massive heart attack Sunday morning at his home near Huntersville, N.C., ESPN's Chris Mortensen has learned.

The former Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles star turned 43 on Dec. 19.

"Today our beloved husband, father and friend passed away," White's wife, Sara, said through a family pastor. "His family appreciates your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of Reggie White. We want to thank you in advance for honoring our privacy."

i will never forget that speech he gave talking about every race in their stereotypical form. unreal.

anyway, c'est la vie.

wow.....

guess when it's your time it's your time

he suffered from sleep apneia that was diagnosed well into his playing days. it can be treated, but it can also be lethal. he died while sleeping, it sound slike he had a massive attack that caused cardiac arrest. was reggie a juicer? maybe, couldve been at times... could he have taken and still be on the painkillers and arthritis medicines that have since shown that they can cause stricture of the arteries? possibly. was he a big man yes, did he watch what he ate? i doubt it. you add it all up with the underlying disease and there is recipe for a young man dying. one thing i will say is he likely has more life in 43 years than people who live until 85.