'Bibo,' the 'epitome of diligence' beloved by all, passed away at 35; waves of mourning amid sadness, cause of death unclear

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Josh Mauro, who steadfastly anchored the defensive line of the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL), has passed away at the young age of 35.

Major international outlets including the UK's 'BBC' and 'ESPN' reported on the 29th (Korean time) that "former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro passed away last Thursday."

His father, Greg Mauro, expressed deep sorrow upon sharing the news of his son's passing via a personal social networking service (SNS). The exact cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Born in 1991 in St. Albans, England, Mauro was a player with a unique background. Born in the UK, he moved to the United States at age three and grew up there. After attending prestigious Stanford University, he debuted in the NFL in 2014 and played for eight seasons until 2021, appearing in a total of 80 games.

Mauro's prime years were spent with the Arizona Cardinals. He spent six of his eight seasons in Arizona and also wore the uniforms of the New York Giants, Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders), and Jacksonville Jaguars. In particular, in 2016, he played in 15 games, starting in 13 of them, and recorded 32 tackles, marking his career-best season.

Upon learning of Mauro's death, the Arizona Cardinals issued an official statement saying, "It feels like our hearts are breaking to hear the news of Mauro's passing," and added, "We extend our deepest condolences to all who knew him, his family, and his friends."

Adrian Wilson, a former star player and executive for the Arizona Cardinals, paid tribute, stating, "I had the opportunity to play alongside Josh for several years under head coach Bruce Arians. He always maintained peak physical condition. He was a player who devoted every effort to being ready to play. Above all, the reason I respected him was that he was always a trustworthy person."

Mauro's father, Greg Mauro, wrote on SNS, "Our precious Josh took his last breath on this earth on April 23," and added, "Please pray for our family as we endure this immense loss. The Lord is with us and gives us strength."

Following the sudden news of Mauro's death, who was known as the epitome of diligence, a wave of tributes from teammates and fans continues.

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