Death Summary: Reggie White died just one day after Christmas of a fatal cardiac arrhythmia. The most likely caused by cardiac and pulmonary sarcoidosis.

It was also known that White suffered from sleep apnea, which could have played a role in his demise.

Who was Reggie White: Reggie White was an NFL football player for the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and briefly for the Carolina Panthers.

During his career White became not only known for his outstanding defensive playing ability, but also for his Christina ministry. White was also an ordained Evangelical minister... which led to his nickname, "The Minister of Defense".

White was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on February 4, 2006.

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