Sports fans on social media are praying for the family of Kyren Lacy following news of his death.
Lacy, 24, is reported to have taken his own life ahead of a grand jury hearing following an arrest earlier this year.
The former LSU wide receiver was facing serious charges after allegedly causing the death of a former U.S. Marine and injuring two other people in a hit-and-run accident in Louisiana. His family confirmed he passed away in Houston on Saturday night after claims of suicide surfaced on social media this Sunday morning.
“This makes my heart sad, Bless him & his family 🙏🏻, Suicide is NEVER the answer,” someone tweeted following the news.
This makes my heart sad
— Julez (@mj_italia_) April 13, 2025
Bless him & his family 🙏🏻
Suicide is NEVER the answer
“Say a prayer if not two for the Lacy family today. God please guide them to the light 🙏,” said another.
Don’t care who you are. What religion you practice. Etc.
— College Football Headlines (@CFBHeadlines) April 13, 2025
Say a prayer if not two for the Lacy family today. God please guide them to the light 🙏 https://t.co/j4IZ0494qS
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“So sad 😞,Prayers for his family,” said a third.
So sad 😞
— Omar Spahi (@OmarSpahi) April 13, 2025
Prayers for his family
“Oh no! This is very sad news! Prayers for his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻,” someone else wrote.
Oh no! This is very sad news! Prayers for his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Jack Francioni 4EverLSU (@geauxtigerjack) April 13, 2025
“Terrible news 😢 😔 😞 the guy was a sleeper in the next draft 😢 Brilliant future. RIP . Never take this life for granted 💔,” another tweet read.
Terrible news 😢 😔 😞 the guy was a sleepers in the next draft 😢 Brilliant future. RIP . Never take this life for granted 💔
— TLB_SPORTZ (@TLB_Sportz) April 13, 2025
Kyren Lacy Was A Projected First-Round Pick At One Point
Kyren Lacy declared for the NFL draft two days after the hit-and-run incident and was considered to be a potential first-round pick after leading LSU in touchdowns scored last season with nine, having registered 58 receptions and 866 yards.
Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones amid these terrible circumstances.
May he rest in peace.
