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Roswell High School Quarterback Dies After Shoulder Surgery Procedure

Roswell High School quarterback Robbie Roper died Wednesday after surgery complications put him in the ICU.

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Robbie Roper was a senior at Roswell High School. The football quarterback died Wednesday after complications from a surgery.
Robbie Roper was a senior at Roswell High School. The football quarterback died Wednesday after complications from a surgery. (Shutterstock)

ROSWELL, GA — A Roswell High School quarterback died Tuesday after complications from a scheduled shoulder surgery, reported WXIA-TV.

Robbie Roper suffered from complications from the anesthesia. He was in the ICU Tuesday night fighting for his life, according to a social media post.

"Keep fighting Big Rob! Continue to pray for Robbie and his family as well as our community!!!," tweeted head football coach Chris Prewett late Tuesday asking for prayers for Robbie.

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Roper was a senior with offers to play for the University of Massachusetts, Morehead State, Morgan State and Western Carolina, according to 247Sports.com.

"He was the biggest joy to our family. We are proud of the young man he has become," his family posted on Twitter. "He will be missed by his friends and family dearly."

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