Detroit Free Press has confirmed the death of American basketball player Adrien Payne. The player had lastly player for the Juventus Utena of the Lithuanian Basketball League.
The six-foot ten-inch player had played four seasons for Spartans and was a first-round pick for Atlanta Hawks in the 2014 NBA draft.
He had averaged sixteen points and seven rebounds as a senior at Michigan University. Additionally, he was declared Pro A champion for the year 2019.
Adrien Payne MSU Death Cause
According to the Detroit Free Press, the death of Adrien Payne occurred on April 9, 2022. The basketball player passed at the age of thirty-one.
Hate the news i received this morning…. Rest Easy to my brother/Teammate @Adreian_Payne
— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) May 9, 2022
Wikipedia and other relevant pages have confirmed the death of Payne. However, the details regarding the cause of the sudden demise have not come to the media.
Moreover, Payne had suffered from thrombocytopenia in February 2017. The athlete was treated for the illness and had come out with the treatment.
The player’s Instagram handle @adreian_payne has been made a private account. Hence, his last words before leaving the earth could not be reported to his fans.
The sudden demise of the player has mourned the fans from all over the world. The audience is searching for the actual cause of the illness.
Did Adrien Payne Have A Wife?
Adrien Payne had not revealed his relationship status to the public. According to CelebCouples, the basketball player was single at his demise.
RIP Adrian Payne ? pic.twitter.com/ZGrcpaySy8
— SpartanCenter (@SpartanCenterig) May 9, 2022
However, the reporting also has told Payne about being in a relationship before. The player had maintained the privacy of his former beloved.
Poor Adrien was focusing on his career and profession rather than seeing somebody. No doubt, he was loved and adored by a huge fan following.
Details To Adrien Payne Family
According to ESPN, Adrien was born to his parents on February 19, 1991, in Dayton, Ohio. As mentioned on famous birthdays, his parents are Thomas Payne and Gloria Lewis.
Our heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of Big Ten former standout Adrian Payne. Our condolences to the Spartan Family. ??❤️??#Respec
— Coach BA (@bacari34) May 9, 2022
Though the Payne couple gave birth to the famous athlete, he was raised by his grandmother, Mary Lewis.
Spending his golden childhood in his hometown, Payne had a heart connection with his hometown and lovely family.
After losing a prominent pillar of the family, his family is undoubtedly in a state of unconsciousness and cannot face the public. They will undoubtedly require some time and space to gather the courage to accept the situation and move forward.