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ABC Slammed Over ‘Disrespectful’ Tweet About Marion Barber Death

Dallas Cowboys' Marion Barber during the team's NFL football training camp in San Antonio, Thursday, Aug. 6 , 2009. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The NFL world is shook after the news on Wednesday that former running back Marion Barber had been found dead at his Texas apartment.

He was just 38 years old.

In the wake of the Marion Barber passing, one news outlet was getting heat for their way of breaking the news.

“JUST IN: Marion Barber III, the former Dallas Cowboys running back who scored plenty of touchdowns without recording a 1,000-yard season, has died, the team said Wednesday. He was 38,” ABC News tweeted out.

ABC was immediately trashed by fans.

Marion Barber was receiving plenty of tributes from former teammates and coaches after his passing.

“I am truly heartbroken to hear the incredibly sad news of Marion Barber’s passing. He was a rare guy! Marion played the game with such passion! He had a deep-down love for football and it showed in everything that he did!” former coach Jason Garrett tweeted.

Obviously, ABC’s bizarre tweet should have been deleted by now. But unfortunately, we see news outlets posting these disrespectful messages after many deaths around the world of sports.

Rest in Peace to Marion Barber.


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