Family of Darren Drozdov launches scholarship fund in Droz’s name
The family of Darren Drozdov has set up a scholarship fund in his name.
“Droz” passed away on Friday at the age of 54. In lieu of flowers or other donations, the family is asking for donations to the newly created Darren Drozdov Scholarship Fund.
The fund will benefit student athletes at his alma mater of Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing, New Jersey.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter announced the news on Sunday:
The family of Darren Drozdov is setting up a scholarship fund for athletes at Darren’s alma mater, Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing, NJ. In lieu of flowers or other donations, the Drozdov family is accepting donations to the Darren Drozdov Scholarship Fund. Details below: pic.twitter.com/T2fQ7uyOKZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 2, 2023
“We are sad to share our beloved Darren passed away this morning of natural causes,” the Drozdov family said in a statement on Friday. “There are no words to convey the deep sense of loss and sadness we are feeling right now.”
Drozdov played three seasons in the NFL and one in the Canadian Football League before starting his WWE career in 1998. He suffered a severe neck injury that left him paralyzed during a SmackDown taping on October 5, 1999.
Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive addressed Droz’s passing earlier this week on Wrestling Observer Live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F_BOpOiNXg
