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Yahoo
2 days ago
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College soccer player from Atlanta, son of former CFL receiver found dead in his dorm room
DePaul University students are grieving the loss of a men's soccer player found dead in his dorm room. Chicago police said Chase Stegall was found unresponsive just before 9 a.m. Monday. Stegall, the son of former NFL and CFL player Milt Stegall, grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Woodward Academy. Advertisement [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase's family, friends, teammates and all who loved him,' the athletic department said in a statement. The university says it will support Stegall's family and teammates in the coming days. It will also hold a memorial service on campus Wednesday. The Canadian Football League issued the following statement: TRENDING STORIES: WLS, the ABC affiliate in Chicago, spoke with Stegall's fellow athletes at DePaul. Advertisement They will remember the soccer player best for his spirit and smile. 'He always had a smile on his face, just like the brightest personality and was the life of the party. He was the guy who knew how to make that special impact on everyone around him. The athletic center, they loved him -- like every single sport outside of men's soccer, every single sport knew who he was,' track-and-field athlete Gianna Sanchez told WLS. In an essay posted on the athletic department, Stegall opened up about a seizure his freshmen year and how his coach stayed with him for hours. 'My teammates and friends constantly checked up on me, too. They'd helped me get to the hospital, and sent me texts to make sure I was doing OK,' Stegall wrote. 'Knowing that my head coach and teammates cared about me that much was the moment I knew that DePaul was the right place for me.' Advertisement The Cook County Coroner's Office will do an autopsy to confirm the cause of death. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
3 days ago
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College Athlete, Son of NFL Hall of Famer, Dead at 20
Chase Stegall, a college soccer player and the son of a former NFL wide receiver, has died at 20. Stegall, the son of Canadian Football Hall of Famer Milton Stegall, reportedly died inside his DePaul University dorm room in Chicago on Monday morning. The school's president, Rob Manuel, announced the tragic news. No cause of death has been revealed. Advertisement Related: Cause of Death Revealed for Man Found 'Burned Severely' in Popular Park 'Chase was known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence—qualities that touched the lives of many both on and off the field,' Manuel said (via the DePaulia). 'His loss is deeply felt by his teammates, coaches, classmates, faculty, staff, and all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to Chase's family, friends, and loved ones.' Related: Marc Maron's 3-Word Response to Ending His 'WTF' Podcast Stegall was a sophomore at DePaul and a rising college soccer star. He played as a midfielder in 16 of the university's 17 games last season, in one of them notching a goal against Drake University. His father played for three seasons, from 1992 until 1995, with the Cincinnati Bengals before signing with the Green Bay Packers. However, he was released from his contract following a training camp injury. Advertisement Related: 'Race Across the World' Contestant Dead in Car Crash 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend,' Stegall's coach, Mark Plotkin, said in a statement. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase's family, friends, teammates and all who loved him,' the statement concluded, calling Stegall a 'dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend.' Stegall is survived by his parents, Milton and Darlene Stegall, and his brother Collin. Related: Here Are All of the Deals Krispy Kreme Is Running in June College Athlete, Son of NFL Hall of Famer, Dead at 20 first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 3, 2025
Fox News
3 days ago
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College soccer player Chase Stegall, son of former NFL wideout Milton Stegall, dies ‘unexpectedly' at 20
Chase Stegall, a member of the DePaul University men's soccer team and the son of former NFL player Milton Stegall, was found dead in his dorm on the school's Chicago campus on Monday morning, according to reports and school officials. He was 20. Vice president and director of athletics DeWayne Peevy and head coach Mark Plotkin released a joint statement on Monday afternoon confirming the news of Stegall's passing. "We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend," the statement began. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase's family, friends, teammates and all who loved him. In the coming days, we will support Chase's family and teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University." The student-run newspaper, The DePaulia, reported Tuesday that Stegall passed "in his residence hall on the university's Lincoln Park campus." The cause of death has not been revealed. Chase is the son of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Milton Stegall, who played three seasons in the NFL before going on to have a standout career in the Canadian Football League for 14 years. Milt Stegall was a nine-time CFL All-Star and set several records, including most career touchdowns and the single-season touchdown record. Chase Stegall was a sophomore at DePaul University. He appeared in 16 games this past season, scoring his only goal of the season against Drake. He registered nearly 400 minutes on the soccer field this year after not seeing any game action his freshman year. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
CBS News
3 days ago
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Chase Stegall, DePaul University men's soccer player, dies at 20
DePaul University student athlete Chase Stegall, who played on the men's soccer team, has died at the age of 20, school officials said. The university announced his death Monday afternoon, writing that he died that morning. "We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend," wrote VP and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy and head men's soccer coach Mark Plotkin in a joint statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase's family, friends, teammates and all who loved him. In the coming days, we will support Chase's family and teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University." No details were given on what led to Stegall's death. Stegall was a junior who was originally from Atlanta, Georgia. He was a midfielder for the Blue Demons and played in all but one game in their 2024 season, when he was sophomore. He is survived by his parent, Milton and Darlene Stegall, and his brother Collin. School officials have not yet given any information about a memorial service, simply saying one is forthcoming. They ask the public respect the family's privacy at this time.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
DePaul University soccer player Chase Stegall, son of CFL legend Milt Stegall, dies at 20
Tragic loss at DePaul University Chase Stegall, a 20-year-old soccer player at DePaul University and the son of former NFL and CFL star Milton 'Milt' Stegall, died unexpectedly in his residence hall on the DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus in Chicago on the morning of Monday, June 2, 2025. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The university confirmed his passing in a message from President Rob Manuel, shared with faculty, staff, and students. The cause of death has not been disclosed. President Manuel, in an email cited by The DePaulia, wrote: 'Chase was known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence, qualities that touched the lives of many both on and off the field.' 'His loss is deeply felt by his teammates, coaches, classmates, faculty, staff, and all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to Chase's family, friends, and loved ones.' Remembering Chase Stegall was a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, and played as a midfielder for the DePaul Blue Demons. He appeared in 16 of the team's 17 matches during the past season and scored a goal against Drake University. Known among his teammates and coaches as a rising talent, he had already made a significant impact on the field and in the community. In a joint statement shared via the DePaul men's soccer team's Instagram, DeWayne Peevy, Vice President and Director of Athletics, and head coach Mark Plotkin said: 'We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase's family, friends, teammates and all who loved him.' 'In the coming days, we will support Chase's family and teammates through this devastating time. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University.' The team also paid tribute on Instagram, writing: 'We are devastated to share the passing of our brother, Chase Stegall. Our heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends and everyone who knew him and loved him. He will forever be a Blue Demon.' Plans for a memorial service will be announced soon, according to the university. A legendary lineage Chase was the son of Milton 'Milt' Stegall, a former NFL wide receiver and Canadian Football League Hall of Famer. Milt began his professional career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1992 after graduating from the University of Miami (Ohio), playing three seasons before briefly joining the Green Bay Packers in 1995. After suffering a knee injury and being released, he moved to the CFL and joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers later that year. By 1997, Milt had become a standout player for the Bombers. He spent 14 seasons with the team, retiring in 2009 as the CFL's all-time leader in receptions (845), receiving yards (15,153), and receiving touchdowns (144). He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2012 and is also a member of the Winnipeg Football Club Hall of Fame. Condolences from the CFL community The news of Chase's sudden passing has drawn deep sorrow from the football community, especially the Winnipeg Blue Bombers organization. Wade Miller, President and CEO of the Blue Bombers, said in a statement shared on the team's Instagram: 'We are heartbroken to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of Chase Stegall, beloved son of Blue Bombers legend Milt Stegall.' 'Chase was a bright and talented young man with a promising future, and his loss is felt deeply across our entire Blue Bombers family. Our hearts go out to Milt, Darlene, and the entire Stegall family during this unimaginable time. We mourn with them and extend our deepest condolences, love, and support.' Chase Stegall is survived by his parents, Milton and Darlene Stegall, and his brother, Collin.
