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Center was hugely popular among Jets fanbase
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Mangold was suffering from rare genetic condition
Nick Mangold, a hugely popular player during his 11-season career with the New York Jets, has died at the age of 41.
Earlier this month, Mangold said he was seeking a kidney transplant and urged Jets and Ohio State fans to help after he discovered that no one in his family matched his blood type, meaning he could not receive a kidney donation from them. The former offensive lineman added that he had been undergoing dialysis after being diagnosed with a genetic condition that led to kidney disease. “This isn’t an easy message to share, but I want to be open about what’s been happening with me and my health,” Mangold said at the time.
