How did Adrian Dingle die? NFL star who played for San Diego Chargers for five seasons dead at 45

How did Adrian Dingle die? NFL star who played for San Diego Chargers for five seasons dead at 45
Adrian Dingle of the San Diego Chargers died at 45 (Photo by Getty Images)

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Adrian Dingle, a defensive tackle who played for the San Diego Chargers for five seasons, died on Tuesday, November 8, at the age of 45, according to Clemson Tigers. The cause of death has not been released by the family, although a brief obituary was released following Dingle's death. The obituary reads, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Adrian K. Dingle of Winthrop, MA, formerly of Holly Hill. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The family will be receiving condolences via telephone.” 

According to Clemson Tigers' official website, Dingle attended Roberts High School in Holly Hill, South Carolina, and joined the Clemson basketball team as a freshman in 1995. Together with Harold Jamison, he helped make Holly Hill Roberts' defense one of the best in the state. Dingle was the defensive MVP of the 1994 North-South High School All-Star game. Dingle was a starter at defensive end for Clemson's last three seasons, earning letters in 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998. Over the course of his career, he aided the Tigers in three bowl games.

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