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Aug 20 / Zander Freund

R.I.P. David Owen

Hey everyone,

I am very sorry to announce that Bleacher Report member David Owen tragically died last night.

A close friend of Bleacher Creature and World Football Community Leader Andrew McNair, David was known as “Mr. Liverpool” at the bar and coached field hockey and cricket.  He just joined Bleacher Report just a few weeks ago, writing five articles in his short lived tenure.

We don’t have all the details, but Andrew reports that David was feeling ill and went to the hospital, where he collapsed and died shortly afterwards.

I ask all of you to keep David’s memory in your thoughts and prayers.  Make sure to read Andrew’s tribute to his fallen friend as well.

R.I.P. David Owen.

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  • Andrew McNair

    Thanks Z.

    Appreciate the gesture.

  • Michael Griffin

    Shocking news here, I was only reading his latest Cricket article yesterday. Kind of wake up call we all need in life eh?

    R.I.P

  • Bryan

    Terrible loss…

    This is a sad day for BR.

    Bryan

  • Trey Bradley

    I may be mistaken but I believe this is the first time our community has been confronted with a situation like this. Very tough. Our condolences to David’s family and loved ones, and thank you for the tribute Andrew.

  • http://bleacherreport.com/users/4105-Joe-Willett Joe W.

    R.I.P

  • Erick Blasco

    Wow…way too young to pass. RIP David, my condolences to your friends, family, and loved ones.

  • Lisa Horne

    My deepest condolences to his family.

  • Ben

    R.I.P…really makes you think. My condolences to all who knew you.

  • http://www.womeninheelsdrivingfastcars.com L.J. Burgess

    I must make it a point to read his work now…maybe we all should.

    It’s the least we can do.

  • Ashutosh D

    This is a nice gesture, Zander.
    So young…I cannot believe it… :(
    My condolences to David’s family and close friends. Really sorry for your loss Andrew.

  • mark andrew

    This is terrible news ,

    From a United fan to a Liverpool fan , we may curse each others teams , but this is no time for team rivalries , Rest In Peace David Owen , Condolences to his family friends and Andrew Mcnair .

  • http://www.fastframeofwestchester.com Lew Wright

    A man can be judged in passing by the friends he leaves behind. Truly David Owen was unquestionably a good man. Wish I knew him personally.

    To David’s family and close friends, may God bless and keep you always.

    Lew

  • Curly Morris

    So sad to hear this. Life is indeed fleeting. RIP

  • Salaar Shamsi

    A fine testament. David Owen was a great man, I had the fortune of having the opportunity to discuss hockey with him and he turned out be quite a “full of life” character. My condolences to David’s Family and Friends.

  • Sang Nguyen

    As a fairweather BR writer at best, I didn’t really know David but anyone who passes away is a time to mourn. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

  • Efrem Owens

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this young man.

    Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Isaiah 57:2

    RIP David

  • Ron Glover

    My heartfelt condolences are extended to his family.

  • A.J. Martelli

    This is so sad. I’m sorry to hear this news. My condolences to all who knew David, we lost one of our own writers. May God grant him eternal life, and may he Rest in Peace.

  • John LoGiudice

    Yes. Very sorry to hear that. Condolences to his family and fans…”You’ll Never Walk Alone.” to David… Go Reds!

  • yungCaucasoid

    RIP, yungDavid, you did it like it was supposed to done…