Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen passed away on Sunday while on vacation in Mexico. He was 52 years old.
The news of Allen’s death left the NFL world stunned and heartbroken on Monday. To this day, he’s considered one of the most dominant athletes the sports world has ever seen.
On Monday night, Allen’s daughter, Jayla, took to Instagram to share how she’s feeling about this tragedy.
As you’d expect, Jayla Allen is devastated about her father’s death. She referred to it as a “nightmare” that she can’t escape.
“I don’t know how to write this message and what to say. I am in complete shock. I feel like this is a nightmare and I can’t wait up,” she wrote. “Every night I would pray to keep you safe. This doesn’t feel real dad. I am heart broken and don’t know where to go from this. I was blessed with the best father who loved me unconditionally. You would do anything for our family and I am forever grateful.
“I feel completely broken and don’t know where to go from here. The pain of loosing you will stay with me forever.. You were my best friend and twin. People always said we were so much a like and that always made me smile. I know you are in peace and with granny. I love you always and forever! Rest in peace.”
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We can’t imagine what the Allen family is feeling right now. All we can truly do is keep them in our thoughts.
Allen, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, will be remembered for generations to come.