Former Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu died Saturday morning at Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He was 34 years old at the time of his death.

Gbadyu’s died of complications from pancreatic cancer, the York Daily Record reported. The cancer was detected last month during a doctor’s visit.

On September 10, Gbadyu was seen with his wife and their two oldest children attending the Nittany Lions’ home game against Ohio.

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Last week, Gbadyu opened up about his cancer struggle in a Facebook post.

“I feel blessed that there is an army invading heaven with prayers on my behalf. I know and can feel that God is loving me through this unimaginable time. I know everyone is supporting me, and most importantly my wife, family and kids believe in me. I hope that my journey can be a lesson for someone, at some point in time. We are going to lean on God and Fight On. #FightOnBani.””

At the time, Gbadyu appeared to be in good health. However, a few days later he complained of experiencing stomach issues.

When he visited the doctor, he was told that he was suffering from pancreatic cancer.

“It’s with great sadness that we announce that Coach Bani Gbadyu lost his fight with pancreatic cancer,” said the official Lebanon Cedars Twitter account. “The Lebanon Football Family sends their condolences to his wife, Molly, and three children.”

Gbadyu, who escaped war-torn Liberia as a child, played for Penn State from 2007-10 as a special teamer, key backup and part-time starter. He is the son of Digoa Gbadyu and has a brother, Emmanuel.

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Gbadyu’s State College ended with 118 career tackles, one interception and one pass defensed.

As a junior, he had 78 tackles, 15 sacks and three fumble recoveries. He was instrumental in Quince Orchard winning a pair of 4A West championships.

A GoFundMe page was also set up by David Warner Jr on behalf of Molly Gbadyu.

“Bani is currently hospitalized with complications from pancreatitis and cancer in his gall bladder, pancreas, and liver. At his request, we’ve kept this private over the past two weeks, but unfortunately, his condition remains serious, and he’s receiving care in the ICU,” the post read. The GoFundMe page had $86,182 raised of $107,000 goal as of late Saturday.