Heavyweight boxer Tommy Morrison dies at 44

DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer Modified: September 2, 2013 at 2:34 pm •  Published: September 2, 2013




Morrison, a native of Jay, died Sunday night at a Nebraska hospital. He was 44.

Reaction to his death in Delaware County was somber. 

“I have known Tom since he was young and my heart is broken over the loss of such a funny, kind and strong man,” said Jay resident Jerri Hudson-Lane.

Many residents read an Aug. 23 ESPN.com story saying Morrison was on his deathbed.  

“I have had a week to prepare for this time, yet I was unable to wrap my head around it,  said Jeremy Black of Jay.  

Black said before Morrison got sick there were plans for his son to attend Morrison’s summer camp.   

“They say heroes never die, so we must keep them in our hearts and never forget why they were so much to us,” Black said.







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