The NFL and New England Patriots community is in mourning following the loss of the team’s longtime doctor on Sunday afternoon.
New England Patriots Team Doctor Mark Price Passed Away
On Sunday, the team announced that their long-time doctor, Dr. Mark Price, has passed away. He was reportedly 52 years old. This was the team doctor for quite a long time, going back through part of their dynasty and many injuries.
Price himself was battling cancer for some time, and on Sunday he passed. Back in 2016, he became the team physician and medical director.
His passing deeply saddens the entire organization:
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Mark Price, an esteemed team physician, after a valiant fight against cancer.
Dr. Price became the Patriots head team physician and medical director in 2016 and served with exceptional expertise. His contributions to the health and well-being of our players were invaluable, and his commitment to excellence was evident in every aspect of his work.
He not only served the Patriots, but he served as a patriot as a captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for his service in combat operations in Afghanistan.
Dr. Price was a Sports Medicine orthopedic surgeon at Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine. He earned his MD at Harvard Medical School, further solidifying his expertise and dedication to the medical field.
His efforts extended beyond the football field, impacting countless lives through his medical practice and community involvement.
We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Price’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. His legacy will endure through the many lives he touched and the lasting impact of his work.
NFL Fans Send Their Prayers To Dr. Price And His Family
These are the unsung heroes of the NFL, the people who dedicate their lives to the health and safety of the athletes at every moment throughout the season. Fans were quick to social media to share their condolences and prayers for his family:
“This one hurts. Mark was truly the best. Sending so much love to his wife, Stephanie and their family Rest easy, my friend 💔 we will miss you so much,” one fan wrote.
“Terrible news today. Worked eight seasons with the team and had an impressive medical and military career. RIP,” one fan added.
“RIP 🙏🏾 Praying that God will bring peace and comfort for his family,” one fan added.
From all of us at Gridiron, we send our thoughts and prayers to his family and all those mourning the loss.
May he rest in peace.
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