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Daughter Of Patriots Hall Of Famer Kevin Faulk Dies At 19

Super Bowl Champion Kevin Faulk's 19-year-old daughter Kevione tragically passed away at the age of 19.

Gillette Stadium, where Faulk played for 13 seasons.
Gillette Stadium, where Faulk played for 13 seasons. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Kevione Faulk, daughter of former Patriots running back star and Super Bowl champion Kevin Faulk, died at the age of 19, according to a press release from Louisiana State University Monday night.

Working alongside her father for the LSU football team, Kevione was a student worker while her father is currently the Tigers' running backs coach.

Kevione was a college student at LSU, where her father is in his second year as the team's running backs coach.

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The cause of her death remains unknown at this time.

"We are heartbroken with the passing of Kevione Faulk, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Faulk family and all of those who love Kevione," the team shared to Twitter. "She was a part of the LSU family, and we mourn the loss of a daughter, a sister, a friend, a classmate and a colleague. We ask that all Tigers keep the Faulks in their prayers and respect their privacy during this difficult time."

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After 13 seasons and three Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots, Kevin Faulk began his journey at LSU. During his time with the Patriots, he scored 33 touchdowns and holds the Patriots' franchise records for all-purpose yards (12,349) and kickoff return yards (4,098).

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