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Rondale Moore's Tweet Anniversary Marks Tragic Death

Former NFL player Rondale Moore died at 25, exactly 10 years after posting his pinned tweet with the words 'Be patient'.

Rondale Moore, the former Purdue football standout and Arizona Cardinals receiver, died at age 25, exactly 10 years after posting a tweet that read 'Be patient' on Feb. 21, 2016. New Albany police confirmed Moore's death was due to a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Moore, who grew up in Indiana, was a state basketball champion before becoming a first-team All-American at Purdue as a true freshman. He was known for his humility and reserved nature, describing his focus as helping his team rather than personal achievements.