Former Patriots running back Mosi Tatupu, a popular player during his tenure in New England from 1978-90, died Tuesday at his Massachusetts home at the age of 54, according to a report in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Tatupu reportedly had been dealing with high-blood pressure and other problems. “He had some health issues,” family friend Barry Markowitz told the newspaper. Markowitz said he had been informed of the death by Tatupu’s ex-wife, Linnea.
Tatupu, who was born in Samoa and raised in Hawaii, was named to the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team last year as a special teams player. The USC product made the 1986 Pro Bowl as a special teams player after helping the Patriots reach the Super Bowl.
Tatupu finished his career playing five games for the Rams in 1991. His final stats include 612 rushes for 2,415 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Tatupu had been coaching running backs coach at Curry College and previously had served as head coach of King Philip High School in Wrentham, where he coached his son, Lofa, who now is a linebacker for the Seahawk
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