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O.J. Brigance, Who Won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens Before Battling ALS, Dies at Age 56
- On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens announced the death of former linebacker Orenthial James Brigance at age 56 following a 19-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis .
- Brigance began his professional career with the British Columbia Lions in 1991, winning the 1995 Grey Cup before joining Baltimore, where he recorded the first tackle of the 2000 Super Bowl.
- Transitioning to the front office in 2004, Brigance led player engagement and remained a constant presence, described by the team as "in many ways the heartbeat of the organization."
- Following his 2007 ALS diagnosis, Brigance and his wife, Chanda, launched the Brigance Brigade Foundation to "equip, encourage and empower" individuals and families affected by the disease.
- Ravens Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis noted in 2012 that Brigance was "the one thing that lets me not complain about anything," citing his resilience and enduring influence.
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O.J. Brigance is dead, aged 56. The former Super Bowl champion died from complications of ALS.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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O.J. Brigance, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker, dies at 56 after long battle with ALS
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker O.J. Brigance, who battled ALS for years and became a prominent advocate for raising awareness about the debilitating disease, has died, the Ravens announced Monday.
·New York, United States
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O.J. Brigance has died of ALS at the age of 56. As a linebacker, he was part of the team that won the Super Bowl in 2001. – We are devastated by the terrible news, says Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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