Nick Mangold, a legendary player in the history of the New York Jets, has died suddenly from complications of kidney disease, the team announced Sunday.

The news come two weeks after Mangold revealed he was undergoing dialysis and looking for a kidney donor. He was 41. 

Mangold said in a letter to the Jets community that he was diagnosed with a genetic defect in 2006, which led to his chronic kidney disease. The letter said he had been going through a “tough stretch” recently. 

Mangold played his entire NFL career with New York from 2006-2016. He was inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in 2022 as one of the greatest centers of all time. 

“Nick was more than a legendary center. He was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and a beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football,” Jets owner Woody Johnson said in a statement on the team’s website. “Off the field, Nick’s wit, warmth, and unwavering loyalty made him a cherished member of our extended Jets family.” 

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