Saturday, November 25, 2017

John Thierry, Alcorn State All-Star and Bears first-round pick in 1994, dies at 46

CHICAGO, Illinois -- John Thierry, whom the Bears drafted in the first round in 1994, has died. He was 46.

A defensive end from Alcorn State, Thierry was drafted 11th overall and spent five seasons with the Bears. His alma mater announced Thierry’s death.

Thierry attended the Bears’ alumni weekend functions scheduled around the Sept. 10 opener against the Falcons at Soldier Field.



“That’s the last time I saw him, and he looked good, damn good for his age,” former teammate James “Big Cat” Williams said. “We hung out that weekend. This is a shock. I feel bad for everybody.”

Former Bears offensive lineman Marcus Spears wrote on Instagram that Thierry suffered a massive heart attack Friday night.

The Bears released this statement Saturday afternoon: “The Chicago Bears offer their deepest condolences on the passing of former linebacker John Thierry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to John and his family.”

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