LPGA golfer Erica Blaberg was found dead in her suburban Las Vegas home by police after a 911 call was placed on Sunday afternoon. She was only 25 years old, which leaves many wondering what could have taken this young woman's life so suddenly. According to her agent, Blasberg was scheduled to leave for a tournament in Alabama on Saturday, and her bags had been packed. Police are not commenting on who made the 911 call because they say it's part of the investigation. In addition, the cause of death is being withheld pending an investigation by the Henderson Police Department and the Clark County Coroner's office, which are awaiting toxicology reports, police spokesman Keith Paul told ABC News.Mel Blasberg, Erica's father, told TMZ that he did not believe his daughter would have taken her own life. He also said that she seemed "very upbeat" in the days leading up to her death. Mel Blasberg recounted visiting his daughter on Thursday and says he spoke with her on Friday, the day before she was supposed to leave for Alabama.
A former All-American, Erica Blasberg joined professional golf in 2004 and was on her sixth tour with the LPGA.
So sad!! We can't help but wonder what took this young woman's life.
Time will tell...
Source:
CBSNews.com. Golfer Erica Blasberg, 25, Dies; Cause Unclear. May 11th, 2010.
ABCNews.com. Father of LPGA Golfer Erica Blasberg Says She Did Not Commit Suicide. May 11th, 2010.
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