Update: Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry dies from accident-related injuries

[TellerMorrow34]

Very very sad. So young. So much to look forward to and build upon. His family and friends are in my prayers.

 

[JVita17]

RIP Chris, Sad Day No Matter who you are.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Chris Henry passes away

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on December 17, 2009 10:19 AM ET

Charlotte police have confirmed that Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry died Thursday morning at 6:26 A.M.

Henry suffered injuries after he "came out" the back of a pickup truck following a domestic situation. Henry was found roughly half a mile from the house where the dispute is believed to have started.

Henry was 26 years old.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is expected to speak to the media at 11 A.M. ET.

On Wednesday night, while the Bengals were praying for Henry's health, they reflected on his path.

"He's a big part of what we are," guard Andrew Whitworth said to the team's website. "I really admire how he carries himself, how he's changed his life, and how he's made his career his passion. That's what this team has done. He's one of the guys that has helped give this team that attitude. We're worried about him and praying for him."

The Bengals sent their director of security Rusty Guy to Charlotte to assist the Henry family. Guy was known as a big supporter of Henry and a reason the Bengals kept him in the franchise.

"A lot of teams would have just thrown him away," former teammate Willie Anderson said Wednesday night. "You can say a lot about the Bengals, positive and negative. But you have to commend what Mike Brown and the Bengals did for this kid. They believed in him and it turned out that's what he needed."

Henry was scheduled to be married in March.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Was there a history of domestic violence?

 

[DCBoysfan]

He had some issues in his life, and I dont think anyone really knows what happen with his girl friend, but he made a very bad mistake jumping in the bed of that truck, it's so sad he had to die for it.

 

[AmericasTeam31]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/17/bengals-henry-dead-at-26/

Such a tragic situation... Thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, family, and teammates...

 

[AmericasTeam31]

Sorry, i scanned the first page and saw nothing on this, but I didn't search it... my bad.

 

[Real1st]

R.i.p.

 

[Phrozen Phil]

I'd like to think that this board is a place where people have respect for others, including the players. While Henry's life had it's bumps, he certainly didn't deserve to die like this. I agree with Sacase that if we can't be respectful, them maybe it's time to just keep it under our hats. By all appearances, he had made positive changes in his life. The circumstances of his death don't make it any less of a tragedy. Tass, as a fellow Cowboys fan, I wish you no ill will, but I ask that you remember that this guy had a family and teammates. Please show some sympathy for their loss.

 

[adbutcher]

A MAN HAS DIED, IF YOU CAN"T OFFER ANY CONDOLENCES THEN DO THE HONORABLE THING AND SAVE YOUR COMMENTS!

 

[big dog cowboy]

Terrible news. I feel very sad for his family. RIP Chris.

 

[iceberg]

A MAN HAS DIED, IF YOU CAN"T OFFER ANY CONDOLENCES THEN DO THE HONORABLE THING AND SAVE YOUR COMMENTS!

thank you.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

I didn’t know much about Henry but during training camp Ocho Cinco would broadcast on his ustream and i had saw Chris on it. He looked like a pretty cool guy...i didn’t see him as the bad guy i had originally thought he was.

 

[Tenkamenin]

Res In Peace

 

[Lodeus]

This sucks. RIP

 

[adamknite]

A MAN HAS DIED, IF YOU CAN"T OFFER ANY CONDOLENCES THEN DO THE HONORABLE THING AND SAVE YOUR COMMENTS!

:clap2:

It's sad that he passed away, he had a lot of problems in his life but it did seem he was doing better. My condolences to his family, it's gotta be tough losing somebody so close so suddenly and in this kind of manner.... RIP.

 

[jobberone]

What a tragedy.

 

[CowboysFaninBaltimore]

RIP Chris Henry. Way too talented to be gone this soon. Definetly was getting his act together also.

 

[JustDezIt]

RIP, my prayers go out to him. i dont care about transgressions when it comes to life and death, there is only one person he has to answer to and he sure isn't a member of this board....

 

[Avaj]

Very sad, especially this time of year. This is a time when families get together and celebrate the holiday. Regardless of what he has done he is still somebody son. Praying God be with the family at this time.