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Bills super fan Pancho Billa dies of cancer at 39

Buffalo Bills super fan Ezra Castro, who was known as Pancho Billa for his game-day outfit that includes a sombrero and facemask in the NFL team's red, white and blue colors, died Tuesday after battling cancer.

The 39-year-old mortician from Dallas was diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2017. He had been hospitalized at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center since April.

"Our hearts broken as we have lost our dear brother Ezra "Pancho Billa" this morning," his family said in a statement. "We are thankful and forever grateful for all the love and support during this journey.