Former NFL star, Russ Francis, has sadly passed away at the age of 70. We take a look at the cause of his death and how rich he was.
In 1975, Francis was drafted in the first round by the New England Patriots. He spent 14 years in the NFL and played in three Pro Bowls.
He finished his NFL career with 393 receptions for 5,262 yards and 40 touchdowns. His death has left many shocked and sad.
Many have taken to social media to sympathise with the family. Following this, we are looking at the cause of his demise and net worth.
What was the cause of Russ Francis’s death?
Per a post shared by the brother of Francis, the Former NFL star died in a plane crash. The crash occurred around 4.09 p.m. EST at the end of the Lake Placid runaway.
Apparently, Russ Francis recently purchased the Lake Placid Airways scenic tour business at the airport.
Russ Francis died alongside the pilot and Richard McSpadden, the organization’s senior vice president of air safety.
Russ Francis and Rich McSpadden were flying the plane out of Lake Placid Airport when the plane experienced a fault after the takeoff.
In an attempt to return to the runaway, they crashed into a ravine near the airport. Russ Francis’s brother, Ed Francis, in a post, confirmed his brother’s death.
Kate Neiman, Francis’ son’s mom, confirmed that his husband had passed away. She wrote, “To Russ, flying was like breathing…it came naturally and he lived for it,”
What was Russ Francis’s net worth?
According to a post by TopCelebrity, Russ Francis has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He made most of his money from his footballing career.