15. Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry died Thursday, one day after suffering serious injuries upon allegedly during a domestic dispute with his fiancee. There was no blood found. Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. In April, the league announced a $1 million gift to the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at Boston University. CHARLOTTE, NC (CBS/AP) The 911 calls relating to NFL star Chris Henry's death following a fight with his fiance, Loleini Tonga, have been released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Can the Lions fix their defense? That's why I got it.". Perry Mason, season 2 premiere (2020): Period drama. I just tell them I'm blessed. "It just comes with time, you know?" At the nucleus of that circle were his fiance, Loleini Tonga, their three young kids and Tonga's family in Charlotte. Police said at some point when she was driving, Henry "came out of the back of the vehicle." Henry, 26, was killed after he fell out of the bed of a pickup truck driven by Tonga during what police called a domestic . It could not be determined by accident reconstruction whether or not he jumped or fell. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He released weights of over 240lbs which when dropped strangled him to death. Police said Henry and his fiancee got into an argument at the Tonga family home and she drove away on a curvy residential street near downtown Charlotte. Chris Henry Remembered at Funeral. Henry was in the final year of his contract with the Bengals, who let him go after his fifth arrest following the 2007 season. I just tell them I'm blessed. Adam Jones reveals he adopted Chris Henrys sons, Duke Tobin admits he doesnt know if Joe Mixon remains with the Bengals, Mel Kiper projects Bengals to take a guy who played in just 2 games last season due to injury. But first, a shvitz. When you see him up close, you'll find that you'll like him. "If you only knew him by hearsay, you'd think he's some kind of ogre," Brown said, during the Bengals' appearance on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series this summer. He'll be a soft-spoken, pleasant person.". he said. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Henry's football career was marred by off-the-field problems, beginning when he played college ball at West Virginia. His fiance, Loleini Tonga, told ESPN in January that Henry jumped, not fell, from the back of the truck while the two were having an argument. At the news conference Monday, Bailes said that neither NFL nor WVU records show Henry was diagnosed with a concussion during his playing career. / CBS News. Adam 'Pacman' Jones might be tough on the outside, but he is now showing his most softest side when he revealed that he adopted former teammate Chris Henry's . Coach Marvin Lewis said Henry had become a different man. I'm just proud of him. Henry, who was awide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals,died in December after falling from his fiance's pick-up truck. Despite the fame and the fortune, the money, and the accolades, Marvin's family life was not peaceful . "I'm worth the chance," Henry said, when he showed up the following weekend for a rookie minicamp. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He had surgery and was placed on season-ending injured reserve following the game. "I learned to handle all situations, so I'll be all right.". (17 Dec 2009) HEADLINE: Neighbor describes accident scene-----CAPTION: A neighbor of Chris Henry on Thursday described the . Tom McHale, a guard for three NFL teams remembered by teammates as smart and dependable, sank into depression and died of a multiple-drug overdose in 2008. Copyright 2010 WBTV. We feel it in our hearts.". Bailes, a former Pittsburgh Steelers team doctor and currently the team doctor for West Virginia, said his quest is to make football safer. Charlotte is home to his fiancee's parents. Now, Bailes -- and likely Henry's family, friends and fans -- will wonder if his neural damage contributed to his emotional volatility, including whatever problems he was suffering the day he died. Jones joined the team just months after Henrys tragic death in December of 2009. Henry was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after being found on a residential road. "People say, 'How you feeling now Chris? He caught a touchdown pass in each of Cincinnati's four preseason games. Developing By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. According to the autopsy, Henry's official cause of death was blunt force trauma due to that fall and it was accidental. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. His reputation was already costing him the Bengals were the only NFL team to bring him in for a pre-draft visit in 2005. The accident occurred on December 16th as the 26-year-old was standing in the bed of a pickup truck driven by his fiancee, Loleini Tonga. Mourners clapped briefly as Tonga slowly made her way back to her front row seat. Police said Tonga was going between 19-23 mph when he fell. Henry, 26, died on Dec. 17, 2009, a day after he either jumped or fell from the back of a moving pickup truck being driven by his fiance, Loleini Tonga. He was ejected from a game and suspended for another at West Virginia, where former coach Rich Rodriguez told Henry that he was an embarrassment to himself and the program. Worse, no matter how hard Henry's teammates, coaches, and family and friends try to tell us about how good of a person Henry had become, it is painful irony that one of the last recordings of his life will be documented on yet another police report. "It was something new to me. Tonga's MySpace page identifies herself as "Mrs. C. Henry" and has a picture of her next to a person who appears to be Henry. CINCINNATI -- It's interesting how tragedy can humanize someone. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He was also a father to two young boys and one girl. This occurred after he fell from the back of a moving pickup truck, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Marvin Gaye Passed Away At His Fathers Hands. "It's a bright story and one that didn't get to get all the way to the end of it, which is the most unfortunate part," the coach said. They found that his demeanor didn't match his reputation. The reason why he was crying: The death of fellow wide receiver and teammate Chris Henry, who passed away Thursday morning from injuries sustained fewer than 24 hours earlier in a bizarre. "Saturday Night Live" funnyman Chris Farley followed his idol John Belushi to an early death via a drug overdose. At his home, high up in the hills of Los Angeles, the actor considers the first twenty years of his surprising careerincluding a very viral 2022and the next twenty. Remember the good. He couldn't hide his red, swollen eyes or the tear tracks that ran down his puffy cheeks. Finally, Chris himself died of asphyxiation and was found hanging by the cord of a weight machine in his basement. "People say I helped change his life. ", "I'm just trying to learn what happened, and what the situation was with Chris' brain," Glaspy told ESPN.com on Sunday. Hang onto those memories. No. Jones is also the father of three kids of his own, so officially having a hand in raising the kids of his close friend is nothing short of remarkable. BNO News is reporting that Chris Henry has died. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has been involved in a serious auto accident after a domestic dispute with his fiance Loleini Tonga near Charlotte, North Carolina. Haz clic en Gestionar ajustes para obtener ms informacin y gestionar tus opciones. #inline-recirc-item--id-d434d30c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-d434d30c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { A loving and caring individual, he was thankful for what he had in life, and proud of what he had overcome.". He was more of a symbol of youth and exuberance gone bad in the hands of someone too immature to have a clue about professionalism and responsibility. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. @REALPACMAN24 tears up while talking about adopting Chris Henrys kids:We love each other hard. I'm still trying to educate myself as to what it means. He caught a touchdown pass in each of Cincinnati's four preseason games. Players, however, admitted that Henry's death hits closer because he was a peer. I'm just proud of him. He'd embraced his family, stayed out of trouble and behaved like someone who finally realized his immense talent could lead to a productive NFL career. Now, she wishes she would have said something. "The Chris I know loved his children," she said. No team showed an interest in bringing him back. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Witnesses told police Henry appeared to have jumped or fallenfrom the truck in which Tonga was driving. We cry together, we pray together, we do everything together. Henry jumped into the truck's bed. A thigh injury slowed him early in the season, and he had 12 catches for 236 yards his 19.7-yard average per catch leads the team when he broke his left arm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 22, ending his season. CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's office has released the autopsy report for Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry who died in north Charlotte last December. Fiancee Loleini Tonga Involved In Death. Then, Bengals owner Mike Brown - who refers to himself as "a redeemer" - changed his mind and gave him another chance. After a playoff loss to Pittsburgh, he was arrested on a gun charge in Florida. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the final month of the season, he also showed his other side, getting arrested for marijuana possession. Henry was away from the team after breaking his left forearm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 8. Despite some suggestion online earlier that Bengals receiver Chris Henry is dead following a bizarre car accident, the latest news suggests that he's not quite dead yet, although police have started a homicide investigation. The medical examiner concluded by saying the death was ruled accidental. Photo: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, second from left, is comforted while viewing teammate Chris Henry before the memorial service. It was a jolt to Henry, who had dreamed of an NFL career since high school, when he got the NFL logo tattooed on the back of his right hand. With the Carson Wentz era over in Washington, Commanders GM Martin Mayhew says while Sam Howell will have an opportunity to be QB1, the team, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy feels reinvigorated after taking over play-calling duties, calling it "the most fun I've had since I've been in Dallas.". There were bibles placed beside both of their bodies. The Bengals wore black round buttons on their lapels with Henry's No. "We'll miss Chris' sparkling smile.". The truck incident happened Wednesday and and he was pronounced dead at 6:36 a.m. Thursday. Victims can lose control of their impulses, suffer depression and memory loss, and ultimately develop dementia. "And then this tragedy cut him down.". We're going to miss him. Palmer made some chuckle as he remembered Henry's friendly demeanor. In six years of knowing each other through hard times, good times we loved each other very much," she said. Medical examiner releases autopsy report for Chris Henry, N.C. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Henry was unresponsive when paramedics arrived. Alleged MySpace profile of his fiance: Click HERE. Henry and former Tennessee cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones became the league's two most trouble-bound players. Police said Tonga stopped to assist Henry when he fell about a half-mile from the home. "People say, 'How you feeling now Chris? A neighbor said Wednesday that the Tonga family owns the home where police say the incident began. "That's what everybody needs to know. And, just like with Belushi, his tragic demise in December 1997 turned into a police investigation after it was learned that a woman had witnessed the struggling star's final drug-fueled hours. After only 19 catches and two touchdowns in 12 games in the 2008 season, he set about making himself a topflight receiver again. Henry and Loleini Tonga also have a daughter, Seini . By Chris Murphy. Photo: Chris Henry's funeral Dec. 22, 2009. The two had been involved in a dispute before Tonga got into the truck and Henry jumped in. display: none; Henry is engaged to Loleini Tonga, and the couple has been raising three children. After Henry's death, his mother, Carolyn Henry Glaspy, gave BIRI permission to examine his brain in detail. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. PICTURES: Chris Henry Funeral. No team showed an interest in bringing him back. His reputation was already costing him - the Bengals were the only NFL team to bring him in for a pre-draft visit in 2005. Police ruled the incident an accident. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after suffering serious injuries upon falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities describe as a domestic dispute with his fiancee. (AP), Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry died Thursday, a day after falling off a truck during a domestic dispute with his fiancee, a tragedy Bengals owner Mike Brown said "cut him down" just as he was "running to daylight.". Henry was away from the team after breaking his left forearm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 8. Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Now that he is gone we're hearing more about someone who took advantage of the second or third or eighth chance the forgiving Bengals provided him. That's why I got it.". Dramatic police chase airs live during sheriff's radio interview in Florida He was ejected from a game and suspended for another at West Virginia, where former coach Rich Rodriguez told Henry that he was an embarrassment to himself and the program. A neighbor said Wednesday that the Tonga family owns the home where police say the incident began. He had surgery and was placed on season-ending injured reserve following the game. Tonga and Henry had two children together, Chris Jr. and Demarcus, and they also cared for Tonga's two other children, Seini and Denalya. He's mourning the death of a friend, realizing he's gone eternally. "If you're moving very quickly and suddenly stop, the brain bounces.". His troubles continued during a five-year NFL career. ET. According to the autopsy, Henry's official cause of death was blunt force . Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta updated reporters on Wednesday on where things stand with the star QB. WBTV spoke with Tonga's aunt, Vesi Tonga, following Henry's death. It's been nearly 12 years since Chris Henry passed away. After a playoff loss to Pittsburgh, he was arrested on a gun charge in Florida. A thigh injury slowed him early in the season, and he had 12 catches for 236 yards - his 19.7-yard average per catch leads the team - when he broke his left arm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 22, ending his season. Chris Henry DEAD: Car Accident Killed Bengals Receiver, Report Says. A controversial player at times, Henry had a history of getting in trouble. Henry and Jones both played for the Bengals, but never together. "He walked past my locker every day to shake my hand as I said, 'Good morning,' and every day he said, 'What's up, cuz,"' Palmer said. Henry was 26. It was a jolt to Henry, who had dreamed of an NFL career since high school, when he got the NFL logo tattooed on the back of his right hand. He ran into some trouble, made some bad decisions, and realized that. "I feel like I should been there to say, 'Hey, both of you--stop it, that's enough,'"said Tonga. Tonga's Myspace page announced the couple had just bought their wedding ringsjust days before he died. "For those who knew Chris, he was nothing like his public perception. Bailes and his colleagues presented results of their forensic examination at a news conference Monday afternoon. A witness has said he heard Henry say, "If you take off, I'm going to jump off the truck and kill myself." Henry dreamed of playing in the NFL, but after he was ejected from a game and suspended for another at West Virginia, the Bengals were the only team to bring him in for a pre-draft visit in 2005. 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