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Update: Cal Athletics has released a statement on the tragic passing of Bryce Turner.
“Our hearts are broken with this unimaginable tragedy,” Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton said. “Bryce was a young man with a bright future and a valued member of our football team and the Cal family.”
”We are so deeply saddened by Bryce’s passing,” football coach Justin Wilcox said. “This is an extremely difficult day for everyone. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Bryce’s family, friends, teammates and so many others who have been a part of his life. No words can accurately describe the pain we feel in our hearts right now. We’ll always remember Bryce and how he impacted all of us with Cal football.”
247 Sports has more information on situation, reporting that Bryce “was undergoing a non-strenuous workout on Dec. 30, when he collapsed and later went into a coma.”
Original: After a “medical emergency” on Thursday, Bryce Turner has passed away. Turner is from Lakewood, graduated from St. John Bosco, and spent a year at Long Beach City College; at Cal, he played cornerback and intended to major in film. He was 20 years old.
Several of Bryce’s friends and teammates took to Twitter to express themselves after the news.
Arizona State Sun Devil DeMonte King (who played with Bryce at Long Beach City College):
Rest In Peace BRYCE TURNER.
— DeMonte King (@DKing_DB) January 5, 2019
You was a real authentic dude with a great heart and lively spirit. Enjoyed our moments together. Proud to call you a true friend. #1Love pic.twitter.com/IoWvESDgLD
Women’s Basketball’s Mi’Cole Cayton:
BT and Elijah the first class I had with any football players and ever since that day they became my brothers. You will be missed BT rest easy my boy❤️
— ✨Mi Mi✨ (@micole_cayton) January 5, 2019
And a number of Bryce’s teammates from the football team, including Derron Brown:
Lost for words.....my heart is so heavy. Rest in Paradise to a forever lil brother. Memories will be cherish forever ♥️ I am blessed to have met such a bright soul. I’ll see you again. @bryce_turner18 pic.twitter.com/dbNZui2pUQ
— DB (@DebonairDerron) January 5, 2019
Vic Enwere:
First time i came back up to Cal you and @RDub_3 greeted me before i even got out my car yall was always there man can’t believe it. @bryce_turner18 i love you lil bro always
— Vic Enwere (@VicEnwere23) January 5, 2019
Alex Netherda:
Rest in peace my brother. The warmth, energy, and laughter you brought with you will not quickly fade. Love you always
— ⚡️Alex Netherda⚡️ (@NoStarNerdy) January 5, 2019
Luke Rubenzer:
Rest In Peace to my brother man. God has a plan for us all be good up there little bro pic.twitter.com/XeVh3ULnYe
— Luke Skywalker (@lukerubenzer8) January 5, 2019
Joshua Drayden:
This next year is for you man
— Joshua Drayden (@JOZAY__) January 6, 2019
A.J. Greathouse:
Ill NEVER understand why some the best and brightest people I have ever known have been taking from this world far too early man... So Blessed to have been able to call you my friend and brother @bryce_turner1 . Words cant describe this feeling man...
— AGIII™ (@Tha_Great_14) January 5, 2019
Ricky Walker III:
Loved BT like a brother man he always gne be in my heart fr I can’t believe this shit
— Rick La Flair (@RDub_3) January 5, 2019
Traveon Beck:
Man tears won’t stop falling as i type this.. we been rocking since 7th grade at Tetzlaff.. then high school at Bosco now College at Cal. Words can’t explain how i feel but i love you brother. Never would i have thought I’d have to bury one of my bestfriends. See you in heaven. pic.twitter.com/8CBUPRg3dY
— Traveon Beck✨ (@HeyImTray) January 5, 2019
Our condolences to Bryce’s teammates, friends, and family.