Heartbreaking Loss: Former Jets Star Nick Mangold Dies at 41 After kidney Donor Appeal
New York, NY – October 25, 2025 – The NFL world is in mourning today following the tragic passing of former New York Jets center Nick Mangold. he was just 41 years old. The devastating news was confirmed by his former team, the New York Jets, who announced his death due to kidney disease.
Mangold’s passing comes just ten days after he made a public plea to his devoted fanbase for a kidney donor. On October 14th,the beloved former Jet took to Instagram,reaching out to both his New York Jets and Ohio State Buckeyes communities with a heartfelt and urgent request.
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