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College Footballer, 20, Dies After His School Falsely Announced His Death


Medrick Burnett Jr. has died after a head-on collision in a college football game after the previous false announcement of his death

The Alabama athlete was hospitalized after being severely hurt during a game in October, succumbing to the injuries sustained over a month later, per multiple media reports on Friday, November 29. “Medrick was more than an exceptional athlete; he was a remarkable young man whose positive energy, leadership, and compassion left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. Burnett Jr.’s sister, Dominece James, detailed the extent of the injuries sustained in a GoFundMe she organized in a bid to cover the costs associated with trying to save his life.

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