Former Minnesota Vikings player Orlando Thomas dies at age 42

Former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas has died of complications from ALS. He was 42.

Former Vikings safety Orlando Thomas, who started for the team from 1995-2001, has died at 42 after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a report on ESPN. "Nobody's ever fought a battle like 

“Nobody's ever fought a battle like Orlando fought, with so much dignity — I never saw anything like it. It's just incredible. He never had a sense of self pity, never felt sorry for himself, he was always worried about everyone 

Former Minnesota Vikings player Orlando Thomas died Sunday night in Crowley, Louisiana, ending his battle with ALS. He was 42. The news was first reported by ESPN and confirmed through Thomas' agent, Mark Bartelstein. Orlando Thomas played safety 

Former Vikings safety Orlando Thomas, who started for the team from 1995-2001, has died at 42 after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a report on ESPN. "Nobody's ever fought a battle like