Washington State Teammates, Coaches Express Heartbreak After Tyler Hilinski's Death

Hilinski's teammates and coaches expressed their heartbreak after hearing of his passing.

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Tyler Hilinski's teammates and coaches expressed their shock, disbelief and heartbreak after news broke that the Washington State quarterback died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

Coach Mike Leach, interim athletic director John Johnson

Here's the statement from #WSU. Coach Mike Leach and interim AD John Johnson with thoughts on Tyler Hilinski. pic.twitter.com/6mC3pjnSwy

— Theo Lawson (@TheoLawson_SR) January 17, 2018

Wide receiver Isaiah Johnson-Mack

RIP Klink !!! 🙏🏽👼🏻😢

— Jumpman 9 (@ijohnsonmack9) January 17, 2018

Defensive lineman Hercules Mata'afa

Family member Ryan Hilinski

Please keep my family in your prayers tonight.

— Ryan Hilinski (@ryan_hilinski) January 17, 2018

Wide receiver Easop Winston

This one hurt. Caught a lot of passes from my guy. Locker was two down from mines. One of the nicest guys I’ve ever come across. Prayers to his family during this tough time... 😭😭😭 #LoveYouTy https://t.co/xySj42EQSm

— ewj2 (@EasopWinston) January 17, 2018

Wide receiver Tavares Martin jr.

Coolest guy I ever knew man it hurt me to my hart to know that your gone bro. Rest easy bro pic.twitter.com/A2hEMjog1T

— Tavares Martin Jr. (@ASAP_561) January 17, 2018

Defensive back Skyler Thomas

If you are ever going through something and you feel like suicide is the only way to deal with it you can always contact me no matter who you are. You can also contact The National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255.

— Sky (@Skydollaa) January 17, 2018

Quarterback John Bledsoe

God, let Tyler find peace. Everyone please pray for the Hilinski family tonight. Heaven received a very special person. pic.twitter.com/mx4i1MoOhK

— John Bledsoe (@johnbledsoe11) January 17, 2018

Quality control coach Drew Hollingshead

Miss you Klink 🙏 #RIP3
A few words as we begin to heal... pic.twitter.com/jwqwPfxw9d

— Drew Hollingshead (@WKUCoachDrew) January 17, 2018

Former Quarterback Drew Bledsoe

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Hilinski was found dead on Tuesday after he didn't show up for practice. Police found the redshirt sophomore with a gunshot wound to his head and a suicide note nearby. He was 21.