Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has passed away after suffering serious injuries in a car accident that resulted after a domestic dispute with his fiancee.
PHOTOS: Bengals Honor Chris Henry At Funeral In Louisiana
The entire Bengals organization, along with Commissioner Roger Goodell and other NFL players, traveled to Lousiana Tuesday to attend Chris Henry’s funeral. Henry died last week after falling out of the back of a pick-up truck in Charlotte, NC.
Some images from the service, all via Getty, including an open casket shot. You’ve been warned:
Read Article >Chris Henry Funeral Set For December 22
The Bengals announced Friday that Chris Henry will be laid to rest in Gretna, Louisiana next Tuesday the 22nd. The entire team is expected to charter a flight to attend. The Bengals will also honor Henry during their game in San Diego this Sunday by wearing No. 15 stickers on their helmets.
Read Article >VIDEO: Chad Ochocinco’s Emotional Comments About Chris Henry’s Death
Via SB Nation’s Bengals blog Cincy Jungle, which has more on Chris Henry here, comes video of Henry’ teammate Chad Ochocinco speaking to reporters on Thursday about the tragedy:
Read Article >AUDIO: 911 Calls Leading Up To Chris Henry’s Accident
With the sports world still reeling and in shock over news of Chris Henry’s death, we’re all still trying to process things. The circumstances here are nearly as mysterious as the Tiger Woods crash, but where the latter teems with intrigue, here, there’s just tragedy.
Particularly when you consider one of those small details about Henry—“the man was shirtless and had a cast on his left arm”—you get the sense that this was just a bizarre, senseless situation that escalated beyond anyone’s imagination. You can listen to the 911 calls here and here, but honestly, this is a situation that needs no explanation or further investigation. Just a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Read Article >Coach Marvin Lewis, Owner Mike Brown’s Speak About Chris Henry
Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis and owner Mike Brown recently conducted a press conference to talk about the death of Chris Henry. The Cincinnati Enquirer has the most important quotes from it here.
Read Article >Chris Henry’s Agents React To Henry’s Death
Via the Cincinnati Enquirer, Chris Henry’s agents, Andy Simms and Dave Lee of PlayersRep Sports, released the following statement about Henry’s tragic death.
Read Article >VIDEO: Bengals Players Talk About Chris Henry’s Death
Statement From Agent: ‘Chris Is Indeed Battling For His Life Tonight’
Chris Henry’s agent, Kenneth Rush, released a statement Wednesday night regarding his client:
Read Article >Charlotte Homicide Detectives Called To Investigate Chris Henry Accident
Report: Chris Henry Thrown From Moving Pickup Truck, In ‘Serious Condition’
The “very serious” injuries suffered by Chris Henry Wednesday in Charlotte were apparently the result of falling out of a pickup truck, reports NBC’s affiliate, WLWT, and the wide receiver is now listed in “serious condition” at a Charlotte-area hospital.
According to TMZ, Henry was involved in a a “domestic situation.”
Read Article >Charlotte News Outlets Confirm Chris Henry Involved In Wreck
The Charlotte Observer and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officials have confirmed that Chris Henry was involved in a car accident Wednesday afternoon, but won’t say more.
Read Article >Report: Bengals’ Chris Henry Suffers ‘Very Serious Injuries’ In Car Accident
Details are still emerging, and as with many reports of this nature, it’s tempting to panic or jump to conclusions, so we’ll reserve any speculation. You can read more on Henry at SB Nation’s Cincy Jungle, and one thing’s for certain: if true, and his injuries are indeed “very serious” it would be another massive setback for a player that has seen his fair share over the years.
After extensive off-field drama throughout the early part of his career, it seemed that Henry had finally found his comfort zone in Cincinnat. Here’s to hoping that he’s okay.
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