Former NFL QB Doug Flutie's Parents Die of Heart Attacks Less Than an Hour Apart - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 11-18-2015, 06:03 PM

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Doug Flutie's parents both passed away within an hour of each other Wednesday after being married for 56 years, the former NFL quarterback said on Facebook.

Flutie said that his father, Dick, had been ill and died of a heart attack in the hospital. Less than an hour later, Dick Flutie's wife, Joan, suddenly had a heart attack and also passed away.

"They say you can die of a broken heart and I believe it," Flutie said. "I would like to honor my parents for all that they did throughout my and my brothers' and sister's lives. My parents were always there for their children, from the days my Dad coached us as kids and my Mom would work the concession stands, through to this morning."

"The most important part of their 56 years of marriage was providing opportunities to their children," Flutie continued. "They were incredible parents and Grandparents and my family and I will miss them both. On behalf of me and the entire Flutie family, I would like to thank you all for your well wishes and prayers during this difficult time."

Flutie spent 12 seasons in the NFL with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears. He is best known for his Hail Mary pass against Miami while playing for Boston College in 1984. Boston College tweeted its condolences Wednesday afternoon, saying, "Our hearts go out to the Flutie family, all of whom are in our prayers."

Janice · 11-18-2015, 06:15 PM

OMG, that's awful, so sad. My husband and I were really shocked. Doug Flutie is a legend around here, ever since his Hail Mary pass. Prayers to his family.

Mr. Television · 11-18-2015, 07:56 PM

So sad. I always liked Doug Flutie. Prayers for him and his family.

Marvo301 · 11-19-2015, 12:56 AM

Doug and his brother Darren both played for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League during their playing careers. My sympathies go out to them and the rest of the Flutie family.

DJM77 · 11-19-2015, 06:18 AM

And I thought it was crazy that my grandma and grandpa died 25 days apart after being married for 66 years.

Within an hour of each of each other? Whoa!

My condolences to Doug Flutie and family.

MrCleveland · 11-19-2015, 05:59 PM

So sad...

I hope the Flutie family will be recognized in the next Sunday NFL games...

11-18-2015, 06:03 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,500	Former NFL QB Doug Flutie's Parents Die of Heart Attacks Less Than an Hour Apart Link Doug Flutie's parents both passed away within an hour of each other Wednesday after being married for 56 years, the former NFL quarterback said on Facebook. Flutie said that his father, Dick, had been ill and died of a heart attack in the hospital. Less than an hour later, Dick Flutie's wife, Joan, suddenly had a heart attack and also passed away. "They say you can die of a broken heart and I believe it," Flutie said. "I would like to honor my parents for all that they did throughout my and my brothers' and sister's lives. My parents were always there for their children, from the days my Dad coached us as kids and my Mom would work the concession stands, through to this morning." "The most important part of their 56 years of marriage was providing opportunities to their children," Flutie continued. "They were incredible parents and Grandparents and my family and I will miss them both. On behalf of me and the entire Flutie family, I would like to thank you all for your well wishes and prayers during this difficult time." Flutie spent 12 seasons in the NFL with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears. He is best known for his Hail Mary pass against Miami while playing for Boston College in 1984. Boston College tweeted its condolences Wednesday afternoon, saying, "Our hearts go out to the Flutie family, all of whom are in our prayers."
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11-18-2015, 07:56 PM	#3
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11-19-2015, 12:56 AM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Doug and his brother Darren both played for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League during their playing careers. My sympathies go out to them and the rest of the Flutie family.
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11-19-2015, 06:18 AM	#5
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,569	And I thought it was crazy that my grandma and grandpa died 25 days apart after being married for 66 years. Within an hour of each of each other? Whoa! My condolences to Doug Flutie and family.
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MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,236	So sad... I hope the Flutie family will be recognized in the next Sunday NFL games...
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11-18-2015, 06:15 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	OMG, that's awful, so sad. My husband and I were really shocked. Doug Flutie is a legend around here, ever since his Hail Mary pass. Prayers to his family.