Aaron Hernandez died in a prison cell early Wednesday morning in what the Massachusetts Department of Correction described as a suicide. It was shocking news, to say the least.
The former New England Patriots tight end once seemed to have it all — fame, fortune, health, you name it — but he clearly lived a troubled life off the field. And while it’s difficult to feel any sympathy whatsoever for a convicted murderer, the whole story — from start to finish — is tragic, making it nearly impossible to put Wednesday’s news into words.
Some members of the NFL community took to social media to react to Hernandez’s death. The posts were widespread in nature, as you’d expect, with varying emotions on display.
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— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 19, 2017
— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) April 19, 2017
I thought he was about to appeal his case. Wow🤔🤔🤔 https://t.co/XFm6DzGzC6
— COACH ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) April 19, 2017
#RIP Aaron Hernandez…something doesn't feel right about him committing suicide…#prayingfor✌🏾…
GOOD MORNING TO ALL…
— IKE TAYLOR (@Ike_SwagginU) April 19, 2017
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Aaron Hernandez death is final chapter in a tragic story. Too much loss of life and too much family including children left w/o these men.
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) April 19, 2017
While many are ecstatic about Aaron taking his life, let's not forget about this sweet little 4 year old baby who has to grow up with this. https://t.co/9HqwceLhwR
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) April 19, 2017
My heart goes out to Aaron Hernandez's daughter who has to deal with stories about her dad forever on top of losing him. #Sad pic.twitter.com/CPEATEhsFh
— Giavanni Ruffin (@Giavanni_Ruffin) April 19, 2017
Damn man… Aaron Hernandez wow. Had everything he wanted in life then lost it all. RIP…. damn
— Brandon King (@BrandonKing4787) April 19, 2017
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Asked by CNBC days ago for one word to associate with Aaron Hernandez, Bill Belichick said, "tragedy."
From beginning to end, a tragedy.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 19, 2017
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