Ronnie Hillman, a member of the Denver Broncos during their Super Bowl victory in February 2016, passed away at the age of 31. Hillman’s passing was reported by his family on Instagram. We regret to inform you of the passing of our cherished son,
brother, and father, Ronnie K. Hillman Jr., according to the message. “Ronnie transitioned today in the presence of his family and close friends in a quiet and serene manner.” “We as the family, appreciate the prayers and nice comments that have already been expressed,”
“Though this message is tough to share, we feel it is important.” “Ronnie received a diagnosis of renal medullary carcinoma in August of this year. Young African Americans with the sickle cell trait are most commonly affected by renal medullary carcinoma (RMC),
Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare cancer of the kidney that primarily affects young people of African descent who have sickle cell trait, sickle cell disease, or other sickle hemoglobinopathies that can result in sickling of the red blood cells,
according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the precise cause of renal medullary cancer is not entirely recognized. The fifth-best rusher in school history at San Diego State,
Hillman was a running back for the Aztecs. The Denver Broncos selected Hillman, then 20 years old, in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Hillman led the Broncos in rushing during the 2015 NFL season with 863 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns.
Hillman played at running back for the Broncos, who, with Peyton Manning at quarterback, won the Super Bowl 50. Hillman also participated in games with the San Diego Chargers and Minnesota Vikings. Hillman was signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 2017 but was released before the season began. Hillman’s NFL career came to an end after the Cowboys cut him go.
