<p>Former Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman passed away Wednesday, according to a statement from his family. He was 31.</p>
<p>Hillman was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma, a rare form of kidney cancer, back in August, CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/22/sport/ronnie-hillman-death-spt-intl/index.html">reported</a>.</p>
<p>Hillman’s former Broncos teammates, Derek Wolfe and Orlando Franklin, who both now work as hosts on 104.3 The Fan, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-ex-broncos-star-running-back-ronnie-hillman-fighting-for-his-life-in-hospice-report-says">said</a> on air this week that while in hospice care, Hillman also came down with a serious case of pneumonia.</p>
<p>&#8220;It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother &amp; father, Ronnie K Hillman Jr.,&#8221; the family <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1605882341733371906">said</a>. &#8220;Ronnie quietly and peacefully transitioned today in the company of his family and close friends.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We as the family, appreciate the prayers and kind words that have already been expressed,&#8221; the family added. &#8220;We ask that you would give us time to process our feelings as we prepare to lay our precious RJ to rest. More information will be forthcoming. With love, The Family.&#8221;</p>
<p>Hillman was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Broncos.</p>
<p>His best season came in 2015 when he ran for 863 yards and 7 touchdowns. The Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in the Super Bowl that season.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of former Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman,&#8221; the Broncos said in a statement. &#8220;A key contributor to the winningest four-year period in franchise history, Ronnie was part of two Super Bowl teams and led the Broncos in rushing during our Super Bowl 50 championship season.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Soft-spoken with a warm smile and quiet intensity, Ronnie was drafted by the Broncos in 2012 and grew into a dynamic player and well-respected teammate,&#8221; the statement continued. &#8220;He will be fondly remembered by our organization, which extends its heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Hillman family during this difficult time.&#8221;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A bright soul gone far too soon.</p>
<p>We extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Hillman family during this difficult time.</p>
<p>Remembering Ronnie Hillman: <a href="https://t.co/3NGi5WJvZP">pic.twitter.com/3NGi5WJvZP</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/1605941479670693891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p>The Broncos&#8217; current quarterback, Russell Wilson, who was not with the team when Hillman played for Denver, released a statement on Hillman&#8217;s death.</p>
<p>&#8220;So sad to hear about Ronnie. 2012 Draft class. Gone too soon,&#8221; Wilson said. &#8220;Praying for the entire Hillman family, friends, and and teammates. May you Rest In Peace in Heaven.&#8221;</p>
<p>Ryan Harris, who played alongside Hillman in Denver, wrote: &#8220;Super Bowl Champion Ronnie Hillman was one of the toughest, hardest working, and hilarious teammates I had the honor to play alongside. Rest in Peace King.&#8221;</p>
<p>The National Football League also put out a statement, saying, &#8220;We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Super Bowl champion RB, Ronnie Hillman. He was 31. &#8220;</p>

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