NOTRE DAME SADDENED BY DEATH OF FORMER FOOTBALL STAR AT 64

Notre Dame's football program is mourning the loss of a former Fighting Irish great on Sunday.

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish standout wide receiver Tony Hunter has died. He was just 64 years old.

Hunter, a standout Notre Dame wide receiver who went on to play in the NFL, passed away earlier this month, according to his family.

From his obituary:

Anthony “Tony” Hunter, Of Cincinnati. Son of the late Vincent Lee Morton and Laura Lee Hunter. Loving father and father-in-law of Quinten & Christina Goode and India Jamila Hunter. Devoted brother and brother in-law of Regina Ann Hunter, Janice & Charlie Dews, Charlene Hunter and the late Frank Hunter. Stepbrother of Stephanie Morton, Angie Morton, and Eric Morton. Dear Uncle to Kareem Stokes, Ashley Hunter, Frank Hunter, Alexa Dews, and Kayla Hunter. Also Survived by extended family, and many friends. Tony passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family Tuesday June 11, 2024, age 64.

He was a loving and devoted Son, Father, Brother and Uncle. He had a special close-knit bond with all his relatives who loved and was very proud of him. The relationship between mother and son was precious. He had a host of great friends that he loved and stayed connected to all across the country.

Notre Dame is saddened by his passing.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this tough time.

May he rest in peace.

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