Former Florida State quarterback Marcus Outzen dies at 46 of rare disorder

He was known for his fiery demeanor, the Tallahasee Democrat reported, after former Florida State quarterback Marcus Outzen died at 46 years old of a rare disorder called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, or HLH. The National Library of Medicine says the hyper-inflammatory condition can cause multi-organ failure and malignant inflammation and affects both newborns and adults.

Outzen, a Native of Fort Walton Beach, Florida played for FSU from 1996 until 2000, starting the final three games of the 1998 football season. He would play in the inaugural Bowl Championship Series game at the Fiesta Bowl and go on to become best known in football for his second career start when the Seminoles hosted Florida for a game with national championship implications, Scripps News West Palm Beach reported.

The Immune Deficiency Foundation said Outzen was just recently diagnosed with HLH, the Tallahassee Democrat said. The National Library of Medicine says the disorder presents in two forms, including primary HLH in early childhood and secondary HLH which presents in adults.

Former FSU teammate Bobby Rhodes called Marcus a"good friend to a lot of people," saying,"People liked him on and off the field."

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