India, Feb. 27 -- Devonta Lee, a former standout wide receiver for LSU Tigers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, has passed away, his mother confirmed. Lee was suffering from osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. He was only 27.

According to KTVE, Devonta Lee's mother, Lacresia Brown, confirmed his death in an emotional message about him. Brown also confirmed that he was suffering from cancer.

"He was a fighter and he loved everybody," she said. She described her "as good kid" who would "do anything for anybody". "He gave his all in anything he did," she added, noting that he "worked out every day" despite his cancer. Brown called Lee "a very hard, dedicated player" who "never gave up in football."

Lee was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggr...