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Topic: Hunter Kelly, son of QB Jim Kelly, dies

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August 6th, 2005 02:53 PM

Ten Thousand Motels

Hunter Kelly, son of QB Jim Kelly, dies
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hunter Kelly, whose battle with a nervous system disease inspired the charitable works of his Hall of Fame quarterback father, Jim Kelly, died yesterday. He was 8.
Hunter died at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Hunter's Hope Foundation spokesman John Dudek said. The cause was respiratory failure.

"He has been struggling for a while," Dudek said.

Born in 1997, Hunter Kelly was given no more than two years to live after being diagnosed with Krabbe disease, a rare inherited degenerative disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The incurable disease hinders development of the myelin sheath, a fatty covering that protects the brain's nerve fibers.

The Hunter's Hope Foundation, established in 1997 by Kelly and his wife, Jill, has raised more than $6 million for research.

Kelly led the Buffalo Bills to an unprecedented four AFC titles in the early 1990s. He paid tribute to Hunter in his Hall of Fame acceptance speech in 2002.

"It has been written throughout my career that toughness is my trademark," Kelly said. "Well, the toughest person I've ever met in my life is my hero, my soldier, my son, Hunter."

Originally published on August 6, 2005

August 6th, 2005 03:05 PM

LadyJane

This child was a special gift. Hunter wasn't expected to live to age 1. The little fighter passed away at 8 1/2.

Our entire city and region feel for the Kelly family.

Rest in peace.

LJ.

August 6th, 2005 03:08 PM

Very sad when I learned of Hunter's death. Marino and Kelly had a close r/s and helped each others respective charities. I learned about Hunter plight on ESPN special. Another angel made his way into heaven today.

August 6th, 2005 09:13 PM

keithriffhard

sad very sad

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