Bears' Gaines Adams Passes Away At 26, Reportedly Suffered Cardiac Arrest

Clemson Blog Remembers Gaines Adams

Even after he left for the NFL, Gaines Adams was beloved by Clemson fans. It's only natural, then, that our own Shakin The Southland offers a retrospective on Adams' life and career.

Anima eius et animae omnium fidelium defunctorum per Dei misericordiam requiescant in pace

This morning we were struck by news that shakes all Tiger fans to the core: one of our own has died.

If you aren't familiar with Adams' career at Clemson, or weren't familiar with him to begin with, and want to understand exactly what this man meant to people, you must read this.

Report: Adams Death Resulted From Cardiac Arrest

ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Bears DE Gaines Adams, who passed away Sunday Morning, died of a heart attack.

Coroner ruled that Bears DE Gaines Adams died of cardiac arrest caused by an enlarged heart. Prayers are with his family and friends.

Bears' Gaines Adams Passes Away At 26

We have awful news to pass along. On Sunday morning, Gaines Adams of the Chicago Bears was taken to the emergency room in Greenwood, South Carolina, and later pronounced dead. The cause of death has not yet been reported.

The fourth overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the defensive end was traded from the Buccaneers to the Bears in October. Adams was only 26 years old

We'll have more details on this tragic story as they become available.