Former Cowboys RB Marion Barber reportedly died of heat stroke

Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the New York Giants on November 14, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 33-20.
Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the New York Giants on November 14, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 33-20. Photo credit Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

A cause of death has been determined in the death of former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber.

According to the Frisco Police Department, the Collin County Medical Examiner’s report related to the death of Marion Barber III has been released. The Medical Examiner listed Barber’s cause of death to be "heat stroke" and the manner of death to be an "accident."

On June 1, the 38-year old was found dead in his Frisco apartment.

Barber played with the Cowboys from 2005 to 2010. During those six seasons, Barber handled 1,042 carries for 4,358 rushing yards and 47 touchdowns.

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Former Cowboys running back Marion Barber found dead
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