Who is Alison Ulrich? Matt Ulrich's wife pens a heartfelt tribute to ex-NFL player who died at 41, calls him 'one-of-a-kind'
BOSEMAN, MONTANA: Alison Ulrich, the wife of retired NFL player Matt Ulrich, wrote a heartfelt message to her husband after his sudden death at 41.
The death news of the Super Bowl champion was announced on Wednesday, November 8, by Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, reported the New York Post.
Alison Ulrich called husband Matt Ulrich 'one of a kind'
In her tribute to Matt, Alison called her husband "one-of-a-kind."
"Our beloved, one-of-a-kind Matt has passed away and is in a better place," she wrote.
"Matt, we love you so so much. You are profoundly missed. We all want you back for just one more day. One more hug. One more kiss. One more laugh. One more joke. One more wrestle with the boys. It seems impossible to do this life without you," the post read.
"Please pray for peace and comfort for the boys. They have lost their greatest fan, coach, and friend," Alison said of Matt who was a father of four sons Gunther, Dalton, Bowden, and Thoreau.
How did Matt Ulrich die?
The cause of Matt's death has not yet been disclosed. Following his untimely death, an online fundraiser has been set up to support his family.
As of Thursday morning, November 9, the GiveSendGo platform has raised more than $39,000.
"As a way for the community to support Alison, Gunther, Dalton, Bowden, and Thoreau as they navigate forward, this GiveSendGo campaign has been formed to help people get involved," read the page description.
"All funds will go directly to the Ulrich boys. Thank you for the continued prayers, support, love, and lifting of their family,” the message of the online campaign read.
Ulrich, who played for the Colts, signed with the team in 2005. On Wednesday, November 8, Colts owner Irsay took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich."
"Matt was with us only two seasons, but left his mark on many. Great guy, I hear he was a great dad—and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his family," Irsay added.
I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Matt Ulrich. Matt was with us only two seasons, but left his mark on many. Great guy, I hear he was a great dad---and he was a Super Bowl champ. My prayers to his family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Cb21IkP1XT
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) November 8, 2023
Following his retirement from football, Ulrich co-founded DexaFit, a brand that focuses on "body fat and metabolic testing centers."
He was also working as an MD and partner with Profitable Ideas Exchange in Bozeman, Montana.
Ulrich, who was head of Mountain Edge Athletics, served as player advisor at Harvard University for The Football Players Health Study.