Chase Stegall, the son of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Milton Stegall, has died suddenly at the age of 20.
Chase, a rising collegiate soccer star at DePaul University, died unexpectedly in his dorm room at the university’s Lincoln Park campus on Monday morning, according to the school’s newspaper, The DePaulia.
Rob Manuel, president of the Chicago university, announced the heartbreaking news of Chase’s tragic death in a school-wide email.
‘Chase was known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence – qualities that touched the lives of many both on and off the field,’ Manuel said. ‘His loss is deeply felt by his teammates, coaches, classmates, faculty, staff, and all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to Chase’s family, friends, and loved ones.’
No cause of death has yet been revealed.
Chase, a sophomore, was a midfielder for DePaul’s men’s soccer team. He played in 16 of the school’s 17 games this past season, registering one goal which came against Drake University.
Chase Stegall, the son of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Milton Stegall, has died
Stegall’s coach, Mark Plotkin, and Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy released a joint statement, describing Chase as a ‘dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend.’
‘We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend.,’ the touching statement read.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase’s family, friends, teammates and all who loved him. In the coming days, we will support Chase’s family and teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University.’
A memorial service is set to be held to remember the Atlanta native with details to be later announced.
More to follow.
