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Ronnie Hillman, a former NFL running back who was part of the Denver Broncos’ championship run in Super Bowl 50, is reportedly fighting for his life.
According to a statement from his family, Hillman was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in August.
Hillman was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma, a “rare but highly aggressive neoplasm form of cancer that primarily affects young African Americans with sickle cell trait,” according to TMZ Sports.
On Tuesday, former teammates Orlando Franklin and Derek Wolf announced the news and took to social media to ask for prayers.
#BroncosCountry please pray for Ronnie Hillman he’s in hospice and not doing well.
— Orlando Franklin (@OFranklin74) December 20, 2022
“As a family, we hope beyond hope, and we have faith that can move mountains,” the family said. “We also understand that God’s will is not always ours; therefore, we as a family subject ourselves to the will of our Almighty God.
“We need your prayers, but we also need your understanding and respect for Ronnie and our family’s privacy at this time.”
During the 2015-16 Super Bowl season, Hillman recorded nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards and 7 touchdowns. The former third-round pick also had stints with the Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, and Dallas Cowboys.
