Former Eagle Kevin Turner Dies At 46
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Former Philadelphia Eagles fullback Kevin Turner passed away on Thursday, according to the Kevin Turner Foundation.
Turner, just 46 years old, suffered from ALS for the last six years.
"Myra and I lost a great son today," Kevin father's Raymond Turner said via kevinturnerfoundation.org. "He will be missed so much. Thanks to everyone so very much for your support and prayers during this journey. He was ready to go to Heaven, excited he said, Love y'all and God Bless."
Turner spent five seasons as a Philadelphia Eagles fullback from 1995 to 1999, playing in 58 games. Turner played with SportsRadio 94WIP's own Ike Reese and Hollis Thomas, as well as current Eagles' head coach Doug Pederson and former quarterback Donovan McNabb.
"He taught me a lot because he was back there on the wedge with me, on kickoff return," Thomas said of Turner on the 94WIP Josh Innes Show.
"I saw him last year, he wasn't looking good. It just kind of hits home because it's a guy you went to battle with."
"He was a great teammate to have as a young player when I was drafted in 98," Reese told CBSPhilly.com of Turner. "A true example of sacrificing for the good of the team. He helped to show me how to be a pro."
