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Rootes wife, Melissa Wildgen Rootes, announced his death Monday
night in a Facebook post, writing he died "after a battle with
mental health issues." She also included the phone number to the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
"Our family is requesting privacy and will not be responding to
media inquiries," she said in the post. She said he died Sunday.
The Texans posted a tribute to social media Tuesday,
"remembering Jamey Rootes."
Rootes was hired in 2002, the first season of the franchise, by
late Texans owner Bob McNair. He resigned in February 2021.
"For two decades, Jamey led our business operations with an
unwavering commitment to Houston and the Houston Texans," the
McNair family said in a joint statement. "We are grateful for
his steadfast leadership and immeasurable contributions to our
team. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Jamey's
wife, Melissa, and their two children during this extremely
difficult time."
--Field Level Media
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