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The manner of Jackson's February death was "natural" according to the medical examiner.
Jackson was diagnosed with Stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive brain disease associated with repeated head trauma, after the medical examiner's release.
Jackson was found dead at a hotel in Brandon, Florida, five days after his family reported him missing and after authorities had spoken with him as part of a welfare check. He was 38 years old.
There was no cause of death released.
In the months leading up to his death, the former receiver suffered from depression, progressive memory loss, mood swings, paranoia, and extreme social isolation, all of which were considered to be symptoms of the brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalomyelitis.
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Jackson had no alcohol-related incidents with the Buccaneers, but during the early part of his career he was arrested twice on suspicion of drunk driving, and was suspended for the first three games of the 2010 season.
Jackson had Stage 2 CTE, which was the most severe, according to the autopsy report. A special autopsy can be used to diagnose the disease. Jackson's family donated his brain to Boston University's center in hopes that other families could be helped by what it discovers.
Jackson was a three-time Pro Bowler and reached the 1,000-yard mark six times in his 12-year career.
His work off the field earned attention.
He founded the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation to assist military families, and he and his wife wrote three children's books together. Jackson opened five restaurants in San Diego, Las Vegas and Tampa after graduating from the University of South Florida with a degree in business management.
