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Super Bowl champion running back Kevin Faulk suffered a tragic death in his family for the second time.
The 30-year-old daughter of former LSU and New England Patriots star Tanasha Faulk has died, according to an obituary in The Advocate. She is the second daughter of the deceased former soccer player. Kevione Faulk died in 2021 at the age of 19.
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New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) carries the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field on October 30, 2011. (Charles LeClaire/USPRESSWIRE)
“Being their mother brought her so much joy and she was immensely proud to watch them grow and learn,” her obituary read. “Tanasha also enjoyed holidays, birthdays, family gatherings, and especially Mardi Gras.
“She loved to cook and was happiest when she prepared meals that brought people together. Her generosity, laughter and loving nature created a feeling of home wherever she went.”
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New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) runs against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on November 30, 2009. (Matt Stamey/USA TODAY Sports)
Tanasha Faulk, who died at a hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, is survived by her three daughters. No official cause of death was mentioned, but there were no signs of foul play, according to the outlet.
Kevin Faulk and his wife Latisha are high school sweethearts. They also have a son, Kevin Faulk III.
The retired NFL player was drafted in the second round in 1999 by the New England Patriots. He played his entire 13-year career with the Patriots.
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) tries to free himself from the grasp of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) in the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ 30-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park in San Francisco on October 5, 2008. (Cary Edmondson/USA TODAY Sports)
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He appeared in 161 games, rushing for 3,607 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was on three of the Patriots’ Super Bowl championship teams alongside Tom Brady.
