The autopsy report for former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who died unexpectedly earlier this year, was released to the public on Friday.
According to the medical examiner, Thomas passed away due to “complications of a seizure disorder.” The medical examiner was not able to conclude if the seizures were caused as “a result of natural causes or a sequela of head impacts.”
Per the report, the water was running but Thomas' face, nose and mouth were not submerged.
"It is unknown whether Mr. Thomas’s seizure disorder is a result of natural causes or a sequela of head impacts incurred during his career as a professional football player … " #9sports— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) August 5, 2022
The report also says there likely is no correlation between Thomas’ seizure and CTE.
Fulton County Medical Examiner said it was opinion of Boston University doctor that regarding Demaryius Thomas "there is not a direct relationship between (CTE) and the development of the seizure disorder.''
BU had determined Thomas had stage 2 CTE. #9sports— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) August 5, 2022
Before his death, Thomas’ family had revealed that he had been suffering from seizures for over a year.
“He had been suffering from seizures for over a year, and we believe he had a seizure when he was showering. We’re not sure when he died. We just spoke with him yesterday,”
