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Former Notre Dame Star Louis Nix Has Passed Away

Former Notre Dame defender Louis Nix has passed away according to reports coming out of Florida

Bryan Driskell

Former Notre Dame Star Louis Nix Has Passed Away
Former Notre Dame Star Louis Nix Has Passed Away /

According to Ben Becker of Action News in Jacksonville, Fla., former Notre Dame star defensive lineman Louis Nix III has tragically passed away.

This obviously the worst possible outcome of the situation that has been going on the last couple of days. Nix was reported missing yesterday, which came just two months after he was shot while changing a tire at a gas station.

Not much is known about what led to Nix passing away, but tonight a car that matches the description of his car was pulled from a pond that was near the location where he was shot back in December.

It is a tragic ending for a young man who was one of the most beloved Notre Dame players of the last several decades. Not only was Nix an outstanding player and a key figure on the tremendous 2012 defense, Nix was also an engaging and charming young man with an infectious personality.

I can't remember an interview with Nix where he didn't smile, crack a joke or otherwise light up the room. Nix was also an incredibly respectful and courteous young man during his tenure at Notre Dame.

Nix graduated from Notre Dame and completed his career with the Irish after the 2013 season. He was then drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Bryan Driskell
BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter

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