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Chris Draft, ex-NFL player, loses wife of 1 month to cancer

by Clutch Magazine | December 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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by Jayne Dirt
Clutch Magazine

After being married to his wife Keasha Ruteleage-Draft for one month former NFL star, Chris Draft was stricken with the news that his wife succumbed to her battle with cancer. Chris who is an 11 year NFL veteran married Keisha Rutelage in a reception on November 27th, she passed on December 27th.

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During their wedding Keasha wheeled her way down the aisle in a wheel chair, taking the last few steps to say her “I do’s” and salute her husband. Friends are asking that we send prayers to the family. We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Draft.

WATCH FOOTAGE FROM KEASHA AND CHRIS’ WEDDING DAY HERE:

Draft Wedding Trailer from KRJ PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

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