Doug Flutie Announces That Both Of His Parents Died Today, Less Than An Hour Apart

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Former CFL and NFL quarterback Doug Flutie announced today that both of his parents died of heart attacks.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Flutie said that his father, Dick, had been ill and died of a heart attack in the hospital. Less than an hour later, his mother, Joan, had a sudden had a heart attack and also passed away.

This morning my family experienced the tragic loss of my father, Dick and mother, Joan,” Flutie wrote in a statement posted on Facebook. “My Dad had been ill and died of a heart attack in the hospital and my Mom, less than an hour later had a sudden heart attack and passed away.

“They say you can die of a broken heart and I believe it.”

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This incredibly sad and our hearts go out to Doug Flutie and his family.

h/t Sporting News

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