"Former Buccaneers Star Mike Williams' Surprising Cause of Death Unveiled"
TL;DR
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams died from a rare bacterial sepsis and related complications following a workplace accident. The cause of death was determined to be bacterial sepsis with cerebral abscesses and necrotizing lobar pneumonia due to multiple dental caries and retained dental roots, with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease listed as a contributing factor. Williams' family expressed concerns about him receiving unprescribed drugs while in the hospital. The investigation into his death has been closed, and the full toxicology report and autopsy are pending. Williams played for the Buccaneers, Bills, and Chiefs during his NFL career.
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- Former NFL WR Mike Williams Died of Rare Bacterial Sepsis After Construction Accident Bleacher Report
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