Former Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman died of kidney cancer at age 31 on Thursday. The Broncos released the following statement after the running back’s tragic passing.
We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of former Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman. A key contributor on 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.
Buy Broncos TicketsSoft-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. He will be fondly remembered by our organization, which extends its heartfelt sympathies and condolence to the Hillman family during this difficult time.
Hillman rushed for 1,976 yards and 12 touchdowns during his five-year career in the NFL (four years in Denver). His 1,845 rushing yards with the Broncos ranks 16th on the team’s all-time list.
