The community at Mercer University is in a state of mourning following the passing of a student Baba Agbaje, know his cause of death
A student at Mercer University named Baba Agbaje, who was 21 years old, passed away on Monday, April 11, after suffering a heart attack while participating in a pick-up game of football.
Mercer University football player Baba Agbaje cause of death, obituary, bio, age and family
During his participation in the pick-up game, Baba Agbaje is said to have passed out and suffered a heart attack, according to some sources. Despite being transported to the emergency room at Atrium Health Navicent, he could not survive his injuries and passed away. The circumstances surrounding the death are still being looked into.
A 21-year-old Mercer University student-athlete, Baba Agbaje, #DiedSuddenly during a pick-up soccer game Monday night.
According to the coroner, the cause of death was cardiac arrest 💉 pic.twitter.com/wbhM3Lfz1a
— DiedSuddenly (@DiedSuddenly_) April 11, 2023
Agbaje had previously represented Mercer University on the football team while he was enrolled in the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business at the university. Between the years 2020 and 2022, he was included on the Academic Honor Roll of the Southern Conference.
Mercer University community mourns the loss of Baba Agbaje
The news of Baba Agbaje’s passing was shared by the university in Macon, Georgia. “We’re heartbroken over Baba’s passing, and our hearts go out to his family and loved ones,” men’s soccer head coach Brad Ruzzo said. “He was an incredible person who embodied what it means to be a Mercer Bear. Everyone who knew Baba loved him, and he was a blessing to coach. He will be greatly missed.”
News Report 13wmaz 11 April 2023:
"Mercer mourns student athlete who died after cardiac arrest during soccer game"
"Baba Agbaje collapsed and went into cardiac arrest while playing a pick-up soccer game"
"Died on Monday night 10 April 2023" pic.twitter.com/iEXNzH4hvE— VaccineMole (@VaccineMole) April 12, 2023
Baba Agbaje was described by his high school coach, Bunky Colvin, as a person who was well liked by a wide variety of people, was selfless, and always had a positive attitude on life. “Every teacher he ever had, every person he ever had contact with, just thought ‘This is a great human being,'” Colvin said. “Baba was a person that everybody cheered for, no matter what.”
Investigation into death cause of Baba Agbaje underway
The sudden passing of Agbaje has left his teammates and coaches heartbroken, and they came together for a memorial to show their support for his family. The community of Mercer University is in great mourning over the loss of one of its own, and an inquiry is currently being conducted to determine the cause of death of Agbaje.
In the meantime, Baba Agbaje is remembered fondly by his friends and family as a compassionate individual who made a favourable impression on everyone he came in contact with. His name and achievements will be remembered at Mercer University and beyond for generations to come.