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Orlando McDaniel, a multisport star at LSU and NFL wide receiver, died Friday at the age of 59 due to complications from the coronavirus.
Per ESPN's Mark Schlabach, he became ill after traveling to Washington D.C. to visit a family member.
"He was such a tremendous athlete in both sports, but the love he had for track and field was really special," LSU track and field coach Dennis Shaver said, per Schlabach. "We're fortunate that people like him get involved with our youth."
McDaniel's daughter Alexis told CBS Dallas-Fort Worth about the outpouring of love she has received since her father's death.