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Former NFL Star Rudi Johnson Dies by Suicide

10/3/2025

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Rudi Johnson, former NFL star, died by suicide on September 22, 2025, in Sunny Isles, Florida; police confirmed no foul play.
911 calls reported screams before he jumped from his apartment balcony into a pool.
Family notes mental health issues and possible CTE; Larry Johnson, former NFL player, spread an 'NFL curse' conspiracy amid calls for greater CTE research.

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Rudi Johnson, former NFL star, died by suicide on September 22, 2025, in Sunny Isles, Florida; police confirmed no foul play.
911 calls reported screams before he jumped from his apartment balcony into a pool.
Family notes mental health issues and possible CTE; Larry Johnson, former NFL player, spread an 'NFL curse' conspiracy amid calls for greater CTE research.