The cause of death for former Ohio State Buckeyes and current UNLV Rebels offensive lineman Ben Christman, has been released. According to the Clark County Coroner’s Office, the 21-year-old died of heart disease and an irregular heartbeat.

College football player Ben Christman's cause of death has been revealed almost three months after he was found dead at age 21. Christman — a student and football player at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — was discovered deceased in his off-campus apartment on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 11, PEOPLE previously reported.

The cause of death for UNLV football player Ben Christman, who died at 21, was revealed as cardiac-related issues shortly after he was found unresponsive in his apartment. This article explores the circumstances leading to his untimely passing and the impact on the college football community.