Just Now: Jahmyr Gibbs, a running back for the Detroit Lions, confirmed his death in a swimming pool.

Just Now: Jahmyr Gibbs, a running back for the Detroit Lions, confirmed his death in a swimming pool.

DETROIT, Michigan A Detroit Lions fan who coloured his hair blue during the team’s playoff run has passed away and was receiving hospice care.

In an effort to support the Lions, Saginaw resident Larry Benjamin, 83, colored his hair Honolulu blue. This photo went viral. Amon-Ra St. Brown, a wide receiver for the Lions, served as an inspiration to him when he colored his hair blue ahead of the team’s playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

On Sunday, March 10, his son Jeff Benjamin announced on social media that his father had passed away earlier in the day.

“To everyone who supported my Dad’s blue haired pursuit of a @Lions Super Bowl, know that he is now in peace,” Benjamin tweeted. “Earlier this morning, he passed away while sleeping. Many thanks for all the support,

 

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