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West High School junior battling bone cancer passes away

West student named honorary football captain
17-year-old battling bone cancer passes away
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A West High School junior passed away Tuesday night after battling cancer.

Daren Richardson, 17, had osteosarcoma, a bone cancer that attacks the bone marrow and is usually found in children and young adults.

Richardson was a member of the West High School band.

RELATED: West High School junior Daren Richardson named honorary football captain while battling cancer

 

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