Obituary of Derrick Thomas
Derrick Thomas
Derrick Vincent Thomas (born January 1, 1967 in Miami, Florida) was an American football player who was best known for being the linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the American National Football League and was considered one of the greatest "pass rushers" of all time. Derrick died on February 8, 2000 and his death was because of pulmonary embolism that was sustained from a automobile crash. He died young at age 33.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Thomas, Derrick
- Common Name: Derrick Thomas
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
- Birth Date: January 01, 1967
- Age: 33 (at death)
- Also Known As: D. T.
- Occupation: Football Player
- Net Worth: $2 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
- Favorite Color: Chartreuse
- Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
- Favorite Actor: Judi Dench
- Birth Name:
Derek Vincent Thomas - Father: Robert James Thomas
- Mother: Edith Morgan
- Spouse/Partner:
- Mele Thomas (married ?-2000, his death)
- Son(s):
- Derrion Thomas
- Derrius Thomas
- Donnell Alexander
- Derrick Thomas Jr.
- Daughter(s):
- Alexa Thomas
- Micayla Thomas
- Burgandie Thomas
- Date: February 08 2000 at age 33
- Place: Miami, Florida, United States
- Cause of Death: Pulmonary embolism (sustained from an automobile crash)
- Kansas City Chiefs
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Football PlayerAmerican Born on January 1st Born in 1967 Born in Florida Died in 2000 Died at age 33 Died from Pulmonary embolism
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"We think Thomas's legacy as a legendary football player and generous philanthropist continues to touch the lives of many, in spite of his untimely passing. (V)"
"Derrick Thomas enjoyed a successful career as a professional football player, but his life was tragically cut short due to a car accident. (V)"
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