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Brian Williams, a former Texas A&M safety, suddenly dies of heat stroke after running a half marathon

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20th May, 2025 11:50 IST

Rawleigh Williams III shared the news of his brother, Brian Williams , a former Texas A&M safety’s death, with the Dallas Morning News . Williams was only 24 years old. Williams III said his brother, Brian Williams, ran a half marathon over the weekend and suffered from severe heat stroke , which ultimately led to his death.

Brian Williams served as a highly recruited safety for the Texas A&M Aggies College Football team for three seasons from 2019 to 2021. Williams played 10 games for Texas A&M. He was a 4-star prospect.


According to the Houston Chronicle, Williams worked in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after completing his degree. He acquired his engineering degree from Texas A&M University in 2024.


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Rawleigh Williams III pays tribute to his brother Brian Williams on Instagram
On May 19, Rawleigh Williams III, NFL Agent, shared on his Instagram, “B you are my heart. The BEST version of us in every single way B. I don’t think I can make it without you but I’m going to try for our parents and our sister. I love you brother.”

The Daily Mail reported that Dallas' Bishop Dunne High School Assistant Principal Michael Alfers said, “Everybody looked up to him not only because of his accomplishments on the field but also from the way he carried himself and the way he treated others.” Alfers taught Williams in eighth grade. He was counted as one of the Top 100 national recruits.


Tributes surged in for the former Top 100 national recruit, Brian Williams
On May 19, Clarence Hill Jr, Dallas Cowboys Writer, wrote on his X - Prayers up for the family of former Texas A&M and Bishop Dunne star Brian Williams.

On May 19, Brian Williams' former Texas A&M teammate, Leon O'Neal Jr., wrote on his X - Rest easy brother B Will 😔🤞🏾🖤.

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On May 19, Jaxson Callaway(AT), Football Reporter at Aggies Football, wrote on his X - It sounds as though former Texas A&M safety Brian Williams has passed away unexpectedly. Absolutely heartbroken. Praying for his family. 💔

On May 20, Ronald Harrod Jr., High School Sports Reporter at Dallas News, wrote on his X - Brian Williams, a former safety at Bishop Dunne and Texas A&M, died over the weekend. His older brother, Rawleigh Williams III — a former Bishop Lynch and Arkansas running back — spoke with The Dallas Morning News about his death.


What is a heat stroke? How is heat stroke caused?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, exertional heat stroke is when you generate lots of heat through physical activity, and it’s more than your body can handle. It occurs often when physical activity and hot weather mix. This type of heat stroke typically affects young, healthy adults.


According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, our bodies make a tremendous amount of internal heat, and we normally cool ourselves by sweating and radiating heat through the skin.

However, in certain circumstances, such as extreme heat, high humidity, or vigorous activities in the hot sun, this cooling system may begin to fail. This allows heat to build up to dangerous levels.

If the person becomes dehydrated and cannot sweat enough to cool his or her body, his or her internal temperature may rise to dangerously high levels. This causes heat stroke.


How to prevent heat stroke?
According to the Mayo Clinic,

  • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothes
  • Protect skin against sunburn
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Never leave anyone in a parked car
  • Rest during the hottest parts of the day
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