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Peyton Manning Speaks On Ronnie Hillman’s Passing

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Peyton Manning spent some amazing seasons with the Denver Broncos. During that time, he had numerous phenomenal teammates. One of those men was none other than Ronnie Hillman. Overall, they were a great tandem, with both men winning championships in 2016.

Unfortunately, Hillman passed away on Wednesday night from cancer. He was only 31 years old. Cancer is a truly horrible disease, and it took away an amazing person way too soon. Subsequently, numerous former teammates took to social media to eulogize Hillman.

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos hands off to Ronnie Hillman (23) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Green Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 1, 2015. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Peyton Manning Reacts

Among the teammates who spoke out was none other than Peyton Manning. He was the leader of those Broncos teams and he worked with Hillman directly. Overall, Broncos fans were waiting to hear from the legendary QB, who always provides perspective in these moments.

“Rest in peace Ronnie,” Manning said. “We joined the Broncos the same year. Honored to be your teammate for four years in Denver. Great player, great person, great smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Hillman passed away just one day after legendary Steelers player Franco Harris. This week has been tragic for the NFL fraternity, and our heart goes out to all of the people and families who have been affected.

Let us know your favorite Hillman and Manning moments, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the football world.

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Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos pitches the ball to Ronnie Hillman #23 on a play where Hillman would rush 72 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Ronnie Hillman Receives Numerous Tributes After His Passing

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Ronnie Hillman, former running back for the Denver Broncos and 2016 Super Bowl winner, has died at the age of 31. Hillman had been diagnosed with Renal Medullary Carcinoma back in August. Furthermore, just yesterday, it was revealed that he had been moved to hospice care.

This entire situation is completely tragic. 31 is way too young to die, and his former teammates can’t believe the news. Fans of the Broncos remember Hillman for being an incredible professional, and his spirit helped uplift the team during its most successful stint of the 2010s.

NFL player Ronnie Hillman attends BODY At The ESPYs Pre-Party at Avalon Hollywood on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

Ronnie Hillman Remembered

Moreover, Hillman’s passing has led to numerous tributes on social media. For instance, the Broncos took to Twitter where they remembered Hillman for his contributions. Additionally, they posted a highlight package of his best plays with the team.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman,” the Broncos wrote. “Soft-spoken with a warm smile and quiet intensity, Ronnie was drafted by the Broncos in 2012 and grew into a dynamic player and well-respected teammate.”

Moreover, numerous notable people throughout the football community spoke about Hillman today. Overall, it is clear that he made a huge impact on everyone he knew.

“Man I love this dude Ronnie Hillman and will miss him forever,” Jay Glazer wrote. “He was one of our first ever players we trained at @unbreakableperformance and we trained together for yearssss. He was as loyal as they come, took my son under his wing.

The NFL subsequently spoke about Hillman’s passing, saying “We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Super Bowl champion RB, Ronnie Hillman.”

Overall, this is another tragic loss of a young man. Cancer is horrible, and it has taken way too many lives. Our hearts are with the Hillman family during this difficult time.

Additionally, let us know your favorite Ronnie Hillman moments, in the comments below.

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Ronnie Hillman Passes Away At 31

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Tragic news is coming out of the NFL today as it was revealed that Ronnie Hillman passed away. He was just 31 years old. Just yesterday, we reported that Hillman had been taken to hospice care as he had been diagnosed with cancer in August. The cancer in question is Renal Medullary Carcinoma which can be extremely aggressive.

Overall, this is an incredibly sad story as it shows just how fragile life can be. Mere months ago, Hillman was healthy, however, his life has been taken much too soon. “Ronnie quietly and peacefully transitioned today in the company of his family and close friends,” his family wrote in a statement.

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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) in action during an NFL AFC Divisional Playoff football game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers , Sunday, January 17, 2016, in Denver, CO. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Ronnie Hillman’s Career

Throughout the past decade, Hillman had himself a solid NFL career. Although he played for multiple teams, most fans remember his Broncos days. While playing for the team, he ended up winning himself a Super Bowl back in 2016. Additionally, he gained the respect of his teammates, who all said he was amazing guy and teammate.

“We as the family, appreciate the prayers and kind words that have already been expressed,” Hillman’s family subsequently said. “We ask that you would give us time to process our feelings as we prepare to lay our precious RJ to rest.”

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman sprints down the sideline for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo By Steve Nehf/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Additionally, Steelers legend Franco Harris was also lost yesterday. These past two days have been incredibly tragic for the sport of football. Our heart goes out to the Hillman and Harris families.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

RIP Ronnie Hillman.

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Ronnie Hillman Battling Cancer In Hospice Care: Report

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Some sad news is coming out of the NFL today. It was revealed that former Denver Broncos star Ronnie Hillman is battling cancer. The Super Bowl winner is actually in hospice care, and according to former teammates, his condition is very bad.

In a report from TMZ, it was revealed that Hillman was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma. Overall, this is a rare form of cancer that is incredibly hard to beat. It was noted that this cancer “primarily affects young African Americans with sickle cell trait.”

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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman #23 finds a huge hole against the Chicago Bears in their first preseason game at Soldier Field August 11, 2016 in Chicago, IL. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Ronnie Hillman Gets Support

Hillman is surrounded by family right now, however, they are all very worried about him. His teammates describe him as an amazing human, and the love has been palpable. Following this news, numerous fans and former Broncos players have delivered prayers to Hillman. Additionally, his family is praying for a miracle.

“As a family, we hope beyond hope, and we have faith that can move mountains,” the family said in a statement. “We also understand that God’s will is not always ours; therefore, we as a family subject ourselves to the will of our Almighty God. We need your prayers, but we also need your understanding and respect for Ronnie and our family’s privacy at this time.”

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) rushes in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams August 27, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

This is a truly difficult situation and our heart goes out to the Hillman family during this hard time. Hopefully, Hillman is able to pull through.

Stay tuned to HNHH as this is currently a developing story.

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