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Ronnie Hillman passed away, his family announced on his Instagram account Thursday, December 22:
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother & father, Ronnie K Hillman Jr.," the family wrote."Ronnie quietly and peacefully transitioned today in the company of his family and close friends."Ronnie Hillman was a champion of Super Bowl 50 for the Broncos, leading the field in rushing yardage. Now he's fighting a very different battle: cancer. Hillman is only 31.
Hillman's family said in that same statement that"we hope beyond hope, and we have faith that can move mountains." They request both prayers and privacy from his many supporters. Hillman was one of the Broncos' best offensive weapons during the Peyton Manning era. After being drafted from San Diego State in 2012, he played four seasons in Denver, racking up some impressive numbers. Despite impressive play, he was moved to a secondary role backing up C.J. Anderson, and wasn't picked up after going into free agency in 2016. He played one more season in the NFL, for both Minnesota and back home in San Diego.
The news that Hillman had entered hospice came from former teammate Orlando Franklin, who tweeted that he was"
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