A FORMER NFL star has tragically died aged 33 in a house fire along with a woman and child.
Ex-Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Quentin Moses was found unconscious at the house in Monroe, Georgia, and later passed away at hospital.
Officials said Andria Godard, 31, and her daughter Jasmine, ten, were both found dead at the scene.
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Former Dolphins team-mate Jason Taylor led the tributes to Moses, tweeting: “My heart breaks for former teammate and friend Quentin Moses and his family.
“Thoughts, prayers and tears! So sad. Life is too short.”
Moses was drafted by Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2007 draft before moving to the Cardinals and later the Dolphins where he played for four years.
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The American had moved into coaching following his retirement, working as an assistant at Reinhardt University.
The university released a statement reading: “You will forever be remembered for your love for the game of football and your love for young adults.
“Rest in Peace Coach Moses. We love you.”
Moses made a name for himself at the University of Georgia, for which he was named defensive MVP in 2005 when they won the Southeastern Conference.
The university’s athletic director, Greg McGarity, added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Quentin’s family.
“We are shocked and saddened by this tragic news. Quentin was an outstanding representative of not only the University of Georgia but also his hometown of Athens. On behalf UGA Athletics, we extend our most sincere condolences to his family.”
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