Ben Christman’s cause of death has been revealed following the UNLV player being found dead in his room earlier this year.
According to officials, the 21-year-old died of natural causes.
TMZ Sports reports having obtained Christman’s autopsy results, which show that his death resulted from an irregular heartbeat.
“The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner shared the results with TMZ Sports on Thursday … which determined he died from cardiac arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy,” the outlet noted.
Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when one’s heart either beats too slowly or too fast, while cardiomyopathy affects the heart muscle.
Ben Christman Experienced Chest Pains The Day Before He Died
Christman, an offensive lineman, had struggled with chest pains in practice the day before he passed away on February 11. A teammate went to check on him after he missed a workout and discovered him lying on his back in his bedroom with his mouth foaming and his fingers purple.
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It’s believed that he had been dead for at least a few hours before he was found.
A coach conducted an EKG on Christman at the university’s facilities after he experienced chest pains, and a cardio doctor said his results looked normal after receiving them.
According to the police report, his room was tidy. No weapons, narcotics, medications, or any other suspicious items were discovered in his living space.
The player had transferred from Ohio State, having also attended Kentucky. He was a highly-rated prospect coming out of high school and received a four-star rating.
His death has significantly impacted the college football community, prompting tributes from former teammates, coaches, and fans.
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
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