Luke Knox, the younger brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, passed away on August 17, 2023, at the age of 22. He was a college football player who had transferred from Ole Miss to Florida International University (FIU) in the summer of 2023. His death shocked and saddened many people, especially his family and friends. But what was the cause of his death? Was it cancer, as some rumors suggested, or something else?
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The Discovery of Luke’s Medical Distress
According to NBC News, Luke was discovered by friends in his dorm room at FIU in medical distress. They called the FIU police, who arrived and attempted CPR until rescue arrived and took over. He was transported to a local hospital by Miami-County Fire Rescue, where he later died.
The Investigation into Luke’s Death
The Miami-Dade Police Department took over the investigation into Luke’s death, and they did not suspect foul play, Detective Chris Thomas told NBC News. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to publicize Luke’s cause of death, as of the time of writing this article.
The Rumor of Luke’s Cancer
Some people speculated that Luke had cancer, based on a tweet by his brother Dawson on September 3, 2023. Dawson posted a throwback photo of him and Luke, and wrote: “Luke is not lost, because we know exactly where he is. God’s got him, and I know I’ll be seeing him again one day. Luke’s legacy will continue [to] live on through all the lives he’s impacted in incredible ways. This isn’t a goodbye, it’s just a see you later. I love you, Luke.” Some interpreted this tweet as implying that Luke had a terminal illness, such as cancer.
However, this rumor was debunked by several sources, including InfoDeath, Sportskeeda, and TheNetline. They all stated that Luke’s cause of death was still unknown and not revealed by his family. They also pointed out that there was no evidence or confirmation that Luke had cancer or any other health condition.
The Tributes to Luke’s Life
Despite the mystery surrounding his death, many people paid tribute to Luke’s life and expressed their condolences to his family. FIU Interim President Kenneth Jessell said in a video statement: “Luke’s untimely death is deeply felt among his FIU family, his friends, classmates, teammates, coaches and mentors.” FIU Head Football Coach Mike MacIntyre, who coached Luke at Ole Miss and FIU, said in a statement: “I had the honor of coaching Luke at Ole Miss and at FIU. While I admired his passion for football, his genuine love for his family and teammates is what I will always remember. He had a special way of making everyone feel comfortable and confident.”
Luke’s former team Ole Miss also remembered him on Twitter: “Our hearts are broken over the sudden passing of Luke Knox. Please keep the Knox family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.” Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott expressed his support for Dawson and his family: “My heart goes out to, our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time, and we’re right there with him and supporting him and his family.”
Dawson honored his brother by scoring the winning touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 18, 2023. He looked and pointed to the heavens after the play, and posted a picture of it on Twitter with the caption: “That one’s for you 16.” Luke wore the number 16 jersey at Ole Miss.
Conclusion
Luke Knox cause of death cancer is a rumor that has no basis in fact. His cause of death is still unknown and under investigation. He was a young and talented football player who loved his family and friends. He will be missed by many people who knew him and admired him. May he rest in peace.
