Drew Bledsoe Shares Powerful Message In Wake Of Tyler Hilinski’s Death

Drew Bledsoe wants to start a conversation.

The sports world tragically lost a member Tuesday afternoon, as Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead in his Pullman, Wash. apartment. Police suspect the 21-year-old’s death was a result of suicide.

Hilinski’s untimely death hit close to home for Bledsoe. The former NFL QB is a Washington State product and his son, John, currently is a quarterback for the Cougars, having just wrapped up his freshman season.

In reaction to Hilinski’s passing, Bledsoe took to Instagram to stress the importance of talking about mental health.

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PLEASE READ!! I didn’t know Tyler well but he was a great friend and mentor to my son. That’s all a dad can ask for. As men we have to learn to TALK about how we are feeling. Suicide is the #2 killer of men between 18-45!! Reaching out for help when we need it is NOT a sign of weakness. Trusting your friends and asking for help is the ultimate sign of STRENGTH!! If we sprain an ankle we go see a doctor. If we’re struggling emotionally we have to learn to treat it the same way. It’s our obligation to the people we love and the people who love us.

A post shared by Drew Bledsoe (@drewbledsoe) on Jan 17, 2018 at 4:31pm PST