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How did Matt Ulrich die? Ex-Colts offensive guard's sudden death at 41 leaves fans heartbroken

Former offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts Matt Ulrich has died

BOSEMAN, MONTANA: Retired NFL player, Super Bowl champion, and Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Matt Ulrich died at the age of 41. His cause of death has not been disclosed.

The death news of the football player was announced on Wednesday, November 8, by Indianapolis Colts' owner Jim Irsay. The sudden death of Ulrich at young age has left the internet in shock.

As the death news circled around the web, a user took to X to claim, "Died suddenly? Sad. Super Bowl champ Matt Ulrich dead at 41."

Another user paid the tribute saying, "Sadly my money is on #CTE. Rest easy sir, rest easy. #MattUlrich #Colts." 

"He was, too, And then he suddenly wasn't. RIP Matt Ulrich," tweeted another.

Conspiracy theories about Ulrich's vaccine-related death are also circulating on the Internet. A user wrote, "Super Bowl champ Matt Ulrich dead at 41 / poison vaccine strikes again."

Another user speculated, "Nope, it was a combo of steroids and fentanyl."

Rich Bianco claiming to be Ulrich's cousin tweeted, "#MattUlrich Ex NFL Super Bowl Lineman is dead at 41. He’s my cousin and he didn’t die from the shot like a lot of people are saying. Please stop the rumors Will miss you Matt #NFL #Colts." 

Indianapolis Colt owner pays tribute to Super Bowl winner Matt Ulrich

Indianapolis Colt owner Jim Isray took to X to pay heartfelt tribute to one of their most successful players. Jim claimed to have been left heartbroken by the sudden death of the Super Bowl champion.

He tweeted, "I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was with us only two seasons, but left his mark on many."

He then added, "Great guy, I hear he was a great dad---and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his family."

Who is Matt Ulrich's wife?

The late athlete Ulrich left behind his wife Alison Ulrich after his death. Both dated for a while before walking down the aisle.

They were in a long-distance relationship, making it work from Alaska to Chicago. Together, Ulrich and Alison had four kids, Gunther, Dalton, Bowden, and Thoreau.

What did Matt Ulrich do after retiring from NFL?

After retiring from a great career in football, Ulrich co-founded a brand of "body fat and metabolic testing centers" named DexaFit. Ulrich also worked as an MD and partner with Profitable Ideas Exchange in Bozeman, Montana.

Ulrich was also the player advisor at Harvard University for The Football Players Health Study. Ulrich was also head of Mountain Edge Athletics. 

Ulrich played guard at Super Bowl 29-17 against the Chicago Bears in 2007.