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Long-time college coach Mike Leach has passed away following complications from a heart-related medical issue; the 61-year-old had suffered a heart attack earlier in the week and remained in critical condition ever since.

When news of his death broke, one of his former players at Washington State — New England Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale — took to social media to offer his condolences.

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