Former Florida State quarterback Marcus Outzen died Tuesday. He was 46.
Outzen was diagnosed with a rare immune deficiency disorder in 2023. He suffered from Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis — commonly referred to as HLH. The disorder causes certain white blood cells to build up and damage organs. According to the National Library of Medicine, the mortality rate for those diagnosed with HLH is 40%.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8177256/
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