Coverage dated December 21, 2023

Mike Williams cause of death: Tampa Bay Buccaneers player may have died from dental hygiene issues

Headline from Fox7 Austin

A cause of death report filed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner said former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams died of several causes related to his overall health – but stopped short of saying an injury to his head was a culprit.

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  1. Fox7 Austin

    Mike Williams cause of death: Tampa Bay Buccaneers player may have died from dental hygiene issues (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    A cause of death report filed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner said former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams died of several causes related to his overall health – but stopped short of saying an injury to his head was a culprit.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    A medical examiner's report concludes that former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems. The 36-year-old Williams died Sept. 12 after being hospitalized following a construction accident while working as an electrician.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says

  4. Washington Examiner

    NFL player Mike Williams died as a result of sepsis through dental decay (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Former NFL star Mike Williams's death was a result of bacterial sepsis from poor dental health, according to a report released by the Medical Examiner's Office in Hillsborough County, Florida, on Thursday.

  5. The Daily Caller

    Rare Condition Contributed To Former NFL Star Mike Williams’ Death, Medical Examiner Report Suggests (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A former NFL player died of a rare medical condition, KXAN reported Thursday.

  6. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Ex-NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, officials say (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems, according to a medical examiner’s report released Friday.

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