Where did Demaryius Thomas grow up?

Early life. Thomas was born in Montrose, Georgia on December 25, 1987. When he was a child, police raided the house where his mother and grandmother lived. His mother was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and his grandmother to life in prison, for crack cocaine distribution.

What was Demaryius Thomas illness?

Demaryius Thomas died of seizure disorder complications, according to autopsy report.

Why did Demaryius Thomas have seizures?

Thomas’ problems with seizures reportedly began after a car crash in 2019. Thomas reportedly rolled his car several times and hit his head on the windshield after driving 70 mph in a 30 mph zone. A head injury left him with seizures starting in the fall of 2020, effectively ending his NFL career.

Did Demaryius Thomas have a heart condition?

The 33-year-old athlete was found unresponsive in his Georgia home on December 9. Thomas’ parents, Bobby and Katina, donated their son’s brain to research. Months later, findings reveal that the athlete had suffered Stage 2 CTE and died from cardiac arrest following a separate seizure disorder, according to ABC News.