Bengals WR Chris Henry Dies After Falling from a Pickup Truck
by Bob_Q on Dec 17, 2009 12:35 PM EST
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PrintAccording to multiple news sources, including ESPN Yahoo! News, and USA Today, Bengals receiver Chris Henry passed away this morning after battling head injuries sustained from falling off of a moving pickup truck. Henry was only 26.
The young receiver had been placed on IR after a promising start to the year. Although Henry had been famous in the past for his temper and brushes with the law, he had been noticeably turning his life around after Bengals president Mike Brown gave him a second chance with the team. Unfortunately, during a November 8th matchup against the Ravens, Henry suffered a broken forearm which ended his comeback season.
Reports indicated that Henry was involved in a domestic dispute with his fiance, and jumped into the back of her pickup truck as she pulled out of the driveway. Charlotte police later found Henry after he had fallen from the vehicle and transported him to the nearest hospital where the receiver was put on life support.
Soon after Henry's death at 6:36 a.m. this morning, Henry's agent Andy Simms issued the following statement:
"It is with great sadness to learn Chris has passed away. For those who knew Chris, he was nothing like his public perception. A loving and caring individual, he was thankful for what he had in life, and proud of what he had overcome."
In addition to his fiance, Henry leaves behind three children. I'm sure you'll all join me in offering my sincerest condolences to the Henry family during this difficult time.
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RIP
wow this sucks to hear after the tremendous turnaround he was having with his behaviour.
My condolences go out to his family
I'm very saddened
by this. I was so impressed by the way he had turned his life and career around. It’s a sad end to a story that looked like it will turn out as one of the few happy ones.
Okay so maybe it's time to move on. Hopefully it'll be moving on to winning a Championship!
by LeonSA on Dec 17, 2009 1:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Henry really did wise up, his behavior off field was alot better than before
really this is shocking, hope his friends/family can get through this…
eff you we winning anyway
RIP CH.
It’s a shame for him to leave this world so young. My condolences go out to his family.
I know I shouldn’t go there… but does the whole story of his accident sort of fishy?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
i completely agree
its such a terrible story no one wants to think about it but there is some strange aspects to this story. i’m wondering what will come out in the coming weeks.
Regardless what the truth is, nothing changes the fact that his 3 kids now have to grow up without a father.
"A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a word from Harry Kalas painted a thousand pictures."
-Doug Glanville
I remember when the Bengals released Henry how upset Chad Johnson was, you could tell he really cared for this kid. It was tough to watch him talk about Chris Henry but a real testament to who this kids was as a person despite what the media made him out to be.
I thought this kid had tons of potential on the football field and I would have been totally fine with the idea of the Eagles signing him if he cleaned his act up. Well he did clean his act up and was doing well back with the Bengals, this is a shame.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
RIP
Chris Henry, although troubled in his early playing days, was an accomplished young man. I send out my thoughts and prayers to Mr. Henry’s family and friends.
Cody Benjamin
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R.I.P. Chris Henry. When I hear about athletes that are constantly getting in trouble, i always hope that they can learn from there mistakes and get there lives turned around. i think you can see from the reactions of the bengals players that he had a good side to him, that we didnt really get a chance to see. I wish all the best to his family in there recovery.
RIP
geez, the guy was 28 years old….unbelievable, i seriously thought he would pull through and everything would be alright. Real sad man
"It's unfortunate that happened. That's no excuse. Absolutely no excuse."
-Andy Reid
Aw, Man...
I didn’t like him in the beginning, and almost forgot about him. Then, I remembered, I opened up my copy of Madden and saw Henry. I remembered and I learned how he hadn’t been in trouble for a while.
Such a sad loss.
I heard of the accident yesterday, but the way the article was phrased, it was that he would survive. I went to the ESPN website today and I saw the poster “Chris Henry 1983-2009”. It’s horrible.
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RIP Slim
I usually tended to hate guys who got in trouble all the time like Chris, but recently, especially after the signing of Vick, I began to feel more sympathetic to guys who were changing and trying to get their lives back, esp. Vick and Chris Henry.
I thought Chris was gonna have a great future. Such a shame this happened.
I never like to see kids grow up without a Dad
regardless of what kind of Dad he might or might not have been, having one is usually better than none at all.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
RIP
what a sad end to such a young talented player ..
may god be with you brother
R.I.P Jim Johnson 1941-2009
we will miss you Jim Johnson, thank you for everything you done to the eagles defense making them the best of the best, RIP JJ...
that sucks.
i wouldn’t of minded seeing henry as an eagle either.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
R.I.P. Chris Henry. My condolences go out to his family. So sad.
by 5IVE on Dec 18, 2009 2:34 AM EST via mobile reply actions
RIP Chris...
Its sad to hear something like this, especially when its close to Christmas. I will pray for his family.
Also, i think everyone is being very classy and respectable on this forum. I wish i could say the same on others.
I feel horrible for the kids
Every Christmas they’ll be reminded of their dead father. So incredibly sad.
I bleed green and I piss silver and blue
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