Former Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen has died at the age of 38, after battling a myriad health issues.

Lorenzen’s death comes following his hospitalization since Friday due to heart issues and a kidney infection.

ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap first reported the news of Lorenzen’s passing, posting an update from the former NFL and University of Kentucky quarterback on Wednesday

In a text to my colleague @RussDinallo, who produced our E:60 story on Jared Lorenzen, Lorenzen's mother Janet confirmed that Jared died today. He was only 38. Janet said, "I lost my sweet boy today after a long hard fight." — Jeremy Schaap (@JeremySchaap) July 3, 2019

Lorenzen’s family released a statement shortly after his passing, thanking well-wishers for their support and prayers over the past six days.