NFL World Prays for Hall of Fame Running Back Thurman Thomas. Buffalo Bills legend Thurman Thomas is asking for prayers for his family after his mother, Mary Thomas, passed away from breast cancer on Sunday. Thomas announced the news on Twitter, writing, “My mother, Mary Thomas, passed away today after a long battle with breast cancer. Please keep my family in your prayers.”
Thomas’ mother was a longtime supporter of her son’s career, and was often seen at Bills games cheering him on. She was also a devout Christian, and Thomas said that her faith helped her through her illness.
The NFL world was quick to offer their condolences to Thomas and his family. Former Bills teammate Bruce Smith tweeted, “My thoughts and prayers are with Thurman and his family during this difficult time.” Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue said, “Mary Thomas was a wonderful woman and a great mother. My thoughts and prayers are with Thurman and his family.”
Thomas is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and was named NFL MVP in 1991. He helped lead the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls in the early 1990s, but they lost all four.
Thomas is a beloved figure in Buffalo, and his mother’s death is a sad day for the city. The Bills organization released a statement saying, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mary Thomas. She was a wonderful woman and a great mother to Thurman. Our thoughts and prayers are with Thurman and his family during this difficult time.”
Thomas is a private person, and he has not yet spoken publicly about his mother’s death. However, it is clear that she was a very important person in his life. His request for prayers is a sign of his faith and his love for his family.
