Demaryius Thomas dies at 33 – Former Georgia Tech and Denver Broncos star player passes away as fans mourn NFL ‘warrior’

FORMER Georgia Tech and Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas has passed away at 33, as NFL fans mourn the former Pro-Bowler.

Thomas' position coach at West Laurens High School, Jeff Clayton, confirmed the former star's death to 's on Thursday evening.

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"I just emailed Demaryius Thomas position coach while he was at West Laurens High School - Jeff Clayton. He tells me that the rumors are true.

"The former Georgia Tech and Broncos receiver has passed away at the age of 33," Fox's Miles Garrett tweeted.

reported that Thomas was found dead in his home Thursday evening.

Police believe the former NFL star's death stemmed from a medical issue; however, no official cause of death has been revealed.

The 33-year-old played 10 seasons in the , primarily with the Denver Broncos.

He played college football at Georgia Tech and was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

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With Denver, Thomas made five consecutive Pro Bowls and won Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers.

He had short stints with the Houston Texans, New England Patriots and New York Jets.

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Thomas's death comes shortly after announcing his retirement from professional football in June.

'LOVE FOREVER BRO'

The news of Thomas' death rocked social media as fans and NFL players paid tribute to the star.

Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho tweeted: "I don’t even know how to feel. #RIP Demaryius Thomas."

Former Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall wrote, "Love forever bro 🕊."

Thomas' Super Bowl 50 teammate, Tyler Polumbus, shared:" Just absolutely sick. Shaking. Nauseous. Can’t be real. Love you 88. Absolutely one of the kindest, genuine, humble, generous Superstars I have ever had the luxury of calling friend. Hug someone you love."

Another former Broncos teammate, Joel Dreessen, tweeted: "I learned so much from this man…one of the most powerful & graceful & smooth athletes I’ve ever been around…and then he was funny & smart & awesome to be around too…I am in tears…I love ya, DT! 🙏💔😢."

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