Ronnie Hillman is a former American football running back. Recently, reports surfaced that Ronnie is currently in hospice care due to a rare form of disease. Let’s take a closer look at this devastating news and how it has impacted the sports world. Scroll down.
Who is Ronnie Hillman?
Ronnie Keith Ryan Hillman, born on September 14, 1991 (age 31) in Long Beach, California, He played college football at San Diego State and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Ronnie started his college career at San Diego State University where he had an impressive 3 years as their starting running back. In 2011 he rushed for 1,711 yards and 19 touchdowns during his junior year and declared for the NFL draft right after. This made him one of SDSU’s most successful backs ever with 4,532 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns.
The Denver Broncos selected him in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. He had three solid seasons with them before being released in 2015 after their Super Bowl victory over Carolina Panthers. He later played with Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets before retiring from professional football in 2018.
What happened to Ronnie Hillman ?
Ronnie was diagnosed with a rare form of Liver Cancer, Reports came out recently, On Tuesday, the family of the Ronnie Hillman, a former Denver Broncos running back (RB), released a statement describing his diagnosis of RENAL MEDULLARY CARCINOMA a rare yet incredibly aggressive neoplasm kind of cancer that mostly strikes young African Americans with sickle cell trait” back in August that has placed him in hospice care.
As they seek privacy during this difficult process, the Hillman family cannot help but express their gratitude for all the love and support they are receiving from family & friends as well as members of the sports community who Ronnie worked with throughout his career. What started out as a tragic situation has become a wonderful example of how one can make an impression in their lifetime and beyond.
People’s Sharing Tributes on Social Media
Andrew Justin 💭@COSportsNut
Prayers up to former Broncos RB & Super Bowl 50 champion Ronnie Hillman.
He’s officially in hospice after a fight with liver cancer.
BroncosCountry love you & wish you the most peaceful of transitions.
Hospice is the best. The nurses are angels on earth. #MuchLove
Jennifer King@ jennakingaz
Sending prayers up to God for Ronnie Hillman. Once a Bronco, always a Bronco.
Norene Fox@rapture4sure
Praying for Ronnie Hillman and his family. May God give you comfort and peace in this difficult time. 🕊🙏🏽♥️ #BroncosCountry
Orlando Franklin@OFranklin74
BroncosCountry please pray for Ronnie Hillman he’s in hospice and not doing well.
Ronnie Hillman was an outstanding football player who enjoyed a successful career in professional football despite not playing till this day post-retirement. It is a deeply saddening event to hear about someone so young being diagnosed with such a terrible disease and we wish nothing more than for him to recover soon so he can continue to live his life as best as possible while inspiring others along the way like he did throughout his football career.. We send our prayers and thoughts towards Ronnie Hillman’s family during these difficult times as they fight through this trying situation together.