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Damion Cook, Former NFL Offensive Lineman, Dies at Age 36

Former NFL offensive lineman Damion Cook died Friday after reportedly suffering a heart attack. He was 36.

Bethune-Cookman Athletics, where the guard played college football, confirmed the news. The cause of death was reported by Ron Clements of Sporting News.

Former teammate Gerald Alexander reacted to the news:

Cant believe the news I heard about my former teammate who I just saw a few months ago. Rest In Peace Damion Cook pic.twitter.com/lV9eQ2HriB

— Gerald Alexander (@GAlexander21) June 27, 2015

After a successful career at Bethune-Cookman that included a Heritage Bowl appearance in 1998, Cook was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens in 2001.