New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- Rudi Johnson, 45, the former Cincinnati Bengals running back, died by suicide in Florida at midnight on Tuesday, cops confirmed it to TMZ.

He had been facing challenges with his mental health and the potential impact of CTE, which he couldn't overcome, the report said, citing a family source mentioning that in the time leading up to his death, Johnson was fully committed to supporting others both on and off the field, something that meant the most to him.

Johnson was born on October 1, 1979, in Petersburg, Virginia. He rose to prominence at Auburn University, where his relentless work ethic earned him a reputation as one of the nation's top running backs, as per reports. His efforts caught the attention of the Cin...