Chris Henry's Deadly Lover's Quarrel

The sad news came at 6:36 a.m. this morning that 26-year-old Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry had died.

Cause of death? Injuries suffered when he was thrown from the back of a moving pickup truck during a fight with his fiancee, according to NY Daily News.

After Henry and fiancée Loleini Tonga began arguing at a Charlotte house, Tonga started to drive off and Henry apparently jumped into the bed of the pickup truck, police in Charlotte said. As Tonga drove, Henry tumbled out the back of the moving vehicle.

The mortally wounded NFL player was found lying in the street about a half-mile from the home, police said. Police said Wednesday that no charges were filed against Tonga, although it was unclear if Henry's death might change that. Source: NY Daily News

Ever since word broke that the "talented but troubled" football star had been injured, fans poured out their support and prayers on social media outlets such as Twitter, Myspace and Facebook.

Until yesterday, things seemed to be on the up and up for this couple, who have three children together in their blended family. How To Deal With Arguments & Anger

On Tonga's MySpace page, her last status update reads, "Mrs. C. Henry Jus put deposIt down 4 weDDing piCs... Paid 4 ouR riNgs... Bout 2 eaT wiT my maN n bay bayz.... Startin 2 geT a headache thinKing bouT dis weddin.. I need A cuP Mood: ChiLLn ChiLLn."

And last October, in an interview with the Cincinnati Enquirer, Henry spoke lovingly about his fiancée: "She's been a big help," Henry said. "She's been right here with me and going through things and helping out on my side. ... She has my back with everything I've needed."

The Chris Henry, Family Guy photo gallery on his home-town newspaper' website is a sad memento. Another accident. Another sports star fallen. Another family in pieces.

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