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By Hunt Palmer
Former Amite High School standout and LSU Tiger Devonta Lee has died.
He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, in 2022. He was declared cancer free and returned to football in 2023. The cause of death is unclear at this time, but LSU and Louisiana Tech football have both offered condolences publicly.
The LSU Football family mourns the loss of former Tiger, Devonta Lee.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates. 💜 pic.twitter.com/5Ioxri7Qde
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) February 26, 2026
Lee played at LSU from 2019 to 2021 before transferring to Louisiana Tech where he played in three games over two seasons.
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