I hope this is not true, but ...

by Glenn Logan on Apr 1, 2008 5:11 PM EDT in Kentucky Wildcats News

...I fear it is.

There is a report that Marvin Stone died of a heart attack today in Saudi Arabia, where he plays for Ittihad Jeddah.

If true, this is just terrible news for both Louisville and Kentucky.

Confirmed. Oh, no.

Our prayers, deepest sympathy and best wishes go out to Marvin's family. He was once one of ours. He will be missed.

Mike at Card Chronicle found a link on the Arab News that has more.

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wow, what a day.

I'm guessing this isn't another Card Chronicle April Fool's Joke? Obviously not, that wouldn't be funny at all. This is very sad--only 26 years old. His poor family.

by blue kentucky girl on Apr 1, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

Mike ...

would never joke about that. Never.

This is the real deal. Follow the Arab News link.

by Glenn Logan on Apr 1, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Oy gevalt

They say death comes in threes. This is a sad week for the state as a whole.

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by cardsfan84 on Apr 1, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Terrible news

I don't think I've ever heard of anyone that young having a heart attack. Does he have wife and children? Best wishes to his family.

by bluegrassgal on Apr 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

Heart Attack

I have heard of people much younger than him suffering heart attacks but it's always a major surprise.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Apr 1, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

Sad days in the bluegrass state. UL may be the hated rivals but this crosses all those lines. Another day, another loss for basketball fans. While Mr. Wildcats passing was very unexpected, Marvin Stones was even more so due to age.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Marvin's family and friends, lets hope the dark days are over.

by anton37 on Apr 1, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions