Former NFL star Nick Mangold was a dedicated family man before his sudden death on October 25 from complications of kidney disease. He was 41. Just a few weeks prior to his untimely death, Mangold shared with fans that he was in need of a kidney transplant and his health was dire.

Bart Scott claims that there was a 'plan in place' for ex-teammate Nick Mangold to overcome his battle with kidney disease.

Sunday morning, the Alter High School community learned of the passing of former Knights, Ohio State and NFL legend Nick Mangold, who died at the age of 41 due to kidney disease complications. “This is a sad day for the Alter community,

"It's brutal," said the ESPN analyst, who coached the former New York Jets center from 2009 to 2014. "Such a great young man."

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn honors Nick Mangold in an emotional postgame speech after their first win.