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2/28/2012

Andre Fluellen's father dies after charity basketball game

The father of Andre Fluellen, the Lions’ versatile defensive lineman, died after a charity basketball game on Saturday, according to the Cartersville (Ga.) Daily Tribune News.

The Rev. Charles Fluellen, age 57, died of an apparent heart attack after playing in the “Pastors vs. Politicians” basketball game. The paper reported that the Rev. Fluellen complained of chest pains and lost consciousness during the game.

Funeral arrangements will be handled by Mack Eppinger & Sons Funeral Home in Cartersville, according to the newspaper.

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