Georgia high school QB Robbie Roper, 18, dies after surgery complications

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Georgia high school QB Robbie Roper, 18, dies after surgery complications

Dec 22, 2021
Harry Lyles Jr.
ESPN Staff Writer

Robbie Roper, a Class of 2022 recruit and quarterback of Roswell High School in Georgia, died at the age of 18, his family announced Wednesday.

"He was our biggest joy to our family," the family said on his Twitter account. "We are proud of the young man he has become. He will be missed by his friends and family dearly."

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Roswell coach Chris Prewett told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Roper was hospitalized Sunday and died after complications from a routine surgery.

Prewett expressed his sorrow via Twitter later Wednesday: "Heartbroken is a gross understatement. Robbie was a fantastic young man and a fighter all the way [through]! You will be missed in so many ways! Prayers to this grieving family and our community."

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Standout Georgia high school quarterback died, parents say



According to WGCL, Robbie Roper, died after undergoing anesthesia complications from a medical procedure.(Roper Family)

By Mariya Murrow, Iyani Hughes and Debra Dolan
Published: Dec. 22, 2021 at 2:51 PM EST

ROSWELL, Ga. (WGCL/Gray News) – The parents of a high school football star in Georgia announced their son died Wednesday.

According to WGCL, Robbie Roper is believed to have died after undergoing anesthesia complications from a medical procedure.

“He was the biggest joy to our family. We are proud of the young man he has become,” his family wrote in a Tweet. “He will be missed by his friends and family dearly.”

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Sports Illustrated reported he had not committed to a school but had interest from several programs, including Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, TCU and North Carolina.

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