Tragedy has struck the family of former Denver Broncos tight end Mitchell Henry. On Friday, Henry passed away from complications from acute myeloid leukemia. The NFL tight end was only 24 years old at the time of his passing.
Western Kentucky athletic director Todd Stewart made the announcement in a statement. Henry played for the HIlltoppers during his collegian career.
We're saddened with the passing of Mitchell Henry (TE in 2015), who fought a courageous battle with cancer. Our hearts go out to his family. pic.twitter.com/qVrQ00A3RU
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 30, 2017
Mitchell Henry appeared in two games for the Denver Broncos during his first NFL season back in 2015.