Oregon State DT Fred Thompson Dies After Suffering Heart Attack, According To Reports

Oregon State freshman defensive tackle Fred Thompson reportedly passed away after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday night. Thompson was reportedly at Dixon Rec, on the campus of Oregon State, when he suffered the heart attack.

The reports came from multiple Oregon State beat writers, including Paul Buker and Cliff Kirkpatrick.

Just heard from multiple places that Oregon State freshman DT Fred Thompson died from a heart attack in the Dixon Rec tonight.

Been told that OSU defensive lineman Fred Thompson died of a heart attack tonight at Dixon Rec on campus

A Dixon Rec employee did not release information about Thompson's passing, and information is scarce at this point.

Dixon Rec employee told Comcast's Brandon Sprague no info. being released at this time ... do not know if Fred was playing basketball, or what the circumstances were.

Building the Dam, our Oregon State blog, as has a story with more information on Thompson and his passing.

Thompson was 19 years old and just four days short of his 20th birthday. Thoughts go out to his friends and family as they deal with this difficult situation. We'll be back with more as it becomes available.

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