Former Vikings QB Wade Wilson Passes Away at Age 60

[Mothman]

R.I.P. Wade Wilson.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2590 ... ch-dies-60

I haven't seen a cause of death reported.

Here's a link to a press release from the Cowboys:

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/form ... ####-away

[halfgiz]

Damm...Thats a shock. Thanks for posting.

[Mothman]

Damm...Thats a shock. Thanks for posting.

You're welcome. I was shocked too.

[J. Kapp 11]

I always liked Wilson. I remember the '87 playoffs very well, having the big game with Anthony Carter against the 49ers and getting us to an unexpected NFCC Game. He was also a very good quarterbacks coach in Dallas.

Such a shame.

[PurpleMustReign]

Way, way too young. RIP Wade.

[CharVike]

He had some great games/seasons. Very shocked.

[Bowhunting Viking]

It's a very sad situation. I know he was a Type 1 diabetic. I know diabetes all to well unfortunately. My wife has been on the insulin pump for years. I have an older cousin who has been insulin dependent since 8 yrs of age, and unfortunately both of his kids are also. I've read a few stories on Wilson and the battles he has had with the effects of the disease , and how he regulates when he played in a few diff articles in magazines . It's a crummy disease. I am not saying that it was the cause of his passing, but was wondering when I heard it if it was a factor. So sad to hear this news.

[Crax]

I'm a type 1 and have been since I was 2. Wilson was one of the reasons I became a Vikings fan. I wouldn't be surprised if it was related to his diabetes. Does make you question your time a bit when someone likely with the money and had elite health at least part of the time still dies sooner than the general life expectancy.

[FullWood]

RIP Wade Wilson