What happened to Reggie White? Former NFL star's death linked to obstructive sleep apnea

Reggie White is widely regarded as one of finest players to ever play NFL and put forth a legendary career with Philelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers. White was posthumously elected to Professional Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot on February 4, 2006. Reggie White death occurred on December 26, 2004, after he succumbed to cardiac arrhythmia. Here's a look at some queries such as - 'What happened to Reggie White?', 'How did Reggie White die" and 'How old was Reggie White when he died?'

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Reggie White sleep apnea: What happened to Reggie White? How did Reggie White die?

Reports in regards to Reggie White death story have highlighted potential danger of obstructive sleep apnea and related breathing disorders.  Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office cited what happened to Reggie White as cardiac and pulmonary sarcoidosis. However, reports on contrary have suggested that 'What happened to Reggie White?' could be attributed to sleep apnea. Post Reggie White death news, his widow Sara founded Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research and Education Foundation, to help people with sleep disorders, in a bid to help prevent what happened to Reggie White regardless of ir socio-ecomic status. 

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Reggie White Sleep apnea: What is Sleep Apnea? 

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with daytime sleepiness, cognitive impairment, hypertension, myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension and arrhythmias as well as a two-to-seven fold increased risk of motor vehicle crashes. Sleep apnea affects an estimated 2% to 4% of US population according to Med P Today, which occurs when trachea is obstructed. website states that treatment includes elimination of alcohol and sleep medications, weight loss for overweight patients and change in sleep position.

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What happened to Reggie White? Reggie White NFL career

Reggie White enjoyed a distinguished NFL career and was named in NFL Hall of Fame after his death. White h recorded 198 sacks, a n NFL record. During his time in NFL, Reggie White featured in 12 Pro Bowls and h his jersey .92 retired by both Green bay packers and Philelphia Eagles. White helped Packers win a Super Bowl, with a game-ending sack, in Super Bowl XXXI, which remains his only Super Bowl win. 

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