Junior Seau dead of apparent suicide

Junior Seau when he played for the Patriots

As it came across the screen, his mother severely heartbroken and distraught, I couldn't believe it. Junior Seau is dead at 43.

Junior Seau was one of my favorite NFLers, playing for years as a Charger, pro bowler 12 times, and gave a lot through charity work. Seau also played for the Patriots and Dolphins.

Apparently his girlfriend found him at 9:30 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the chest and unresponsive. Two years ago Seau had an alleged suicide attempt after being arrested for domestic violence.  Read more here.

One cannot help but wonder what led him to this dark path...there has been speculation about head trauma causing a rash of suicide attempts with former NFL players.  One cannot assume this is the case with Junior... the story is still developing.

God be with his family.