18-Year-Old Athlete Dies Unexpectedly in His Sleep

An 18-year-old Canadian athlete who came to an American college to follow his dream of playing baseball died at the age of 18.

Theo Gibbs died in his sleep on Dec. 30 while he was at his family’s home in Regina, Saskatchewan, according to the Western Standard.

Gibbs played with the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League’s Regina White Sox, the Martin Sports Academy and the Regina Red Sox Academy before making the leap to Lassen Community College in Susanville, California.

Martin Sports Academy learning leader Rob Cherepuschak said Gibbs was an outstanding athlete and individual, according to the Regina Leader-Post.

Saskatchewan teen and promising athlete Theo Gibbs, died suddenly while sleeping on Dec 30th.
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“It’s a great story of a young man who had aspired to extend his athletic and education career and he achieved that. We’re certainly proud that he was able to experience some of that,” he said.

“In the dugout, I referred to him as a ‘top-step guy,’” Cherepuschak said. “He would meet students or teammates at the top step, whether it was to celebrate success or help them through a hardship. His ability to make those around him better and to create a great team in a large group environment was what made him so special.”

The college released a statement about the teen’s death, according to the Leader-Post, which noted he had injured his shoulder in the fall.

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“Our baseball program is heartbroken by the passing of Theo Gibbs. We send our prayers and wish his family comfort, peace, and strength as they mourn the loss of their oldest son. Although our time was brief, Theo’s smile and energy was infectious,” baseball coach Frank Avilla said.

Gibbs, who leaves behind his parents and two siblings, also played hockey for the Regina Shamrocks and Regina Cougars.

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