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Craig Roh, a former standout defensive player for the Michigan Wolverines, ed away on Monday after a private battle with colon cancer, as revealed by his wife. He was 33 years old.
In a heartfelt message shared on his Twitter , Chelsea, his widow, informed his followers about his ing.
"I wanted to let all of his followers know that after an 18-month battle with Stage IV colon cancer, God brought Craig home on Monday, February 26th." She posted.
"Craig was not very public with his battle, as he truly just wanted to focus on bringing the best content and building the best products he could. He laid out a timeline for his business so stay tuned."
Roh was respected for his collegiate career
Roh was a highly regarded four-star recruit at Chaparral High School, where he earned the prestigious Gatorade Player of the Year award in Arizona.
He committed to the Wolverines in 2008 and played for Michigan from 2009 to 2012, setting a program record with 51 consecutive starts.
One of his most memorable moments was during a triple-overtime win over Illinois in 2010, where he forced a quarterback from the pocket, leading to an incomplete on a two-point conversion attempt.
Roh was recognized as an All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2011 and a second-team selection in 2012. Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore expressed his condolences.
"I am saddened to hear about the ing of former defensive end Craig Roh, our program's all-time leader in career starts. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time.
"The entire Roh family is in my thoughts and prayers and we hope for peace and comfort for all who knew this great Wolverine," Moore posted on Twitter.