Tony Siragusa received help to escape death, but the responders were unable to revive him.

Siragusa, an NFL legend, died at the age of 55 at his home in New Jersey. Jamal Lewis, his former Raven teammate, initially told a news outlet that he died in his sleep.

However, new details about Siragusa's last moments broke fans' hearts even more.

Days after the reports about his death came out, a news outlet disclosed that Siragusa received CPR before he ultimately died. Toms River Police officers and dispatchers were told that the resuscitation was in progress before the responders arrived at his home.

But Siragusa was pronounced dead on the scene shortly after the officers and EMS arrived at the place.

His exact cause of death is still yet to be determined. The police, meanwhile, disclosed that an autopsy is pending.

Fans suspect he probably suffered a health issue before his death since he previously talked about his health and family history of an illness.

Siragusa famously had a heavier and rounder built before successfully shedding weight when he began playing. His head and neck showed that he was once overweight.

In addition, he admitted to smoking cigarettes which probably worsened his condition.

"I don't smoke cigars just to smoke cigars. I want to relax. It slows me down. Especially where we live; New Jersey is like a fucking rat race. It's unbelievable. It's crazy. It's your own little time. You're in your own little capsule," Siragusa said when he was still alive.

Meanwhile, he also told Howard Stern that his father died of a heart attack when he was 48 and that his family has a history of heart disease.

Tony Siragusa's Legacy Remembered

The NFL community and its fans were left devastated by Siragusa's untimely passing, and they expressed their tragic loss through heartfelt statements.

Fox Sports, where he worked as a sideline reporter after his retirement, honored him in its tribute message.

"His incomparable passion for football established him as one of the most charismatic personalities ever to set foot on the gridiron or in front of a camera. Goose was a natural in his ability to relate the sport and its players to fans everywhere," the outlet said.

Siragusa, also known as The Goose, retired after the 2001 season. He played with Indianapolis Colts for seven seasons and spent five years with the Baltimore Ravens. The late athlete helped the Ravens score a Super Bowl victory a year before his retirement.