Super Bowl Champion O.J. Brigance Dies at 56 After Battle with ALS
O.J. Brigance, a Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens, has died at the age of 56 following a battle with ALS. The news was reported by WMAR 2 News Baltimore.
Baltimore, MD, August 17, 2026 —
O.J. Brigance, a former player who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, has died at the age of 56. His death follows a prolonged battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
The news of Brigance’s passing was reported by WMAR 2 News Baltimore.
Brigance was diagnosed with ALS in 2007. He was a linebacker for the Ravens from 1996 to 1999, and was part of the team that won Super Bowl XXXV following the 2000 season. After his playing career, Brigance remained involved with the Ravens organization, serving as the director of player engagement.
ALS, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventually, death.
Brigance’s journey with ALS brought increased attention to the disease, and he became an advocate for research and support for those affected by it. A foundation was established in his name to help fund research and provide support services for ALS patients and their families.
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