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What really happened to Derrick Thomas? How did he die? What's the cause of his death?

Derrick Thomas died in 2000. That was 9 years ago but now the issue about Derrick Thomas death is again surfacing. Not because of any other reasons but because NFL team Kansas Chiefs have not replaced Derrick Thomas as a linebacker since his death in 2000.

"Thomas’ death left a void on the field that still hasn’t been filled," according to kansascity.com. That was the Chief's biggest failure since Derrick Thomas' death, that his position was not adequately replaced. They cannot find a player as good as Thomas.

So, how did Derrick Thomas die? Derrick Thomas death was caused by cardio-respiratory arrest while he was treated for his injuries due to a car crash. Derrick Thomas died at the age of 33.