20 Athletes Who Died Too Soon
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham
Legends gone too soon... Join us as we remember the athletes whose lives were tragically cut short at the height of their careers or before reaching their full potential. From racing icons to basketball legends, these stars left an indelible mark on their sports despite their brief time with us. Our tribute includes Ayrton Senna's Formula 1 legacy, Kobe Bryant's basketball brilliance, Roberto Clemente's humanitarian spirit, Lou Gehrig's baseball greatness, and many more sporting heroes who departed far too early. Which of these athletes' stories impacted you the most? Share your memories and thoughts in the comments below.
- #20: Davey Allison
- #19: Lou Gehrig
- #18: Florence Griffith Joyner
- #17: Steve Prefontaine [b]
- #16: Jose Fernandez [c]
- #15: Camille Muffat [d]
- #14: Roberto Clemente [e]
- #13: Derrick Thomas
- #12: Owen Hart
- #11: Reggie Lewis
- #10: Hank Gathers [h]
- #9: Payne Stewart
- #8: Dale Earnhardt
- #7: Sean Taylor
- #6: Kobe Bryant
- #5: Pelle Lindbergh [j]
- #4: Pat Tillman
- #3: Johnny Gaudreau [k]
- #2: Len Bias
- #1: What's your favourite memory of any of the athletes listed here? Let us know in the comments!
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