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See the full story · 3 sourcesThe Atlanta Falcons have announced the death of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s wife.
Cristina Ulbrich lost her “courageous battle with cancer,” the organization announced on Thursday.
Comments from Falcons fans across the country poured in for the Ulbrich family.
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“Cristina was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose strength, grace, and resilience touched all who knew her. She was a constant source of love and support to Jeff, their family, and the broader Falcons community,” they wrote in a statement.
Team owner Arthur M. Blank also shared a statement, complimenting her courage and grace.
“Cristina will always be an important part of our Falcons family. My heart is with Jeff, Samantha, Jax, Jace and the entire Ulbrich family during this unimaginable time.
It was always evident how deeply Cristina loved her family and how fiercely she supported them. She faced every challenge with extraordinary courage, strength and grace, inspiring so many through the way she lived and the way she fought. My family and I, along with the entire Falcons family, send our love and prayers for strength to everyone mourning her loss.
The greatest legacy Cristina leaves behind is the family she loved so completely, and her strength and spirit will continue to shine through them.”
Funeral plans have not been announced.
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