College Football Player, 20, Unexpectedly Dies on Vacation With Girlfriend
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Ethan Walker, a 20-year-old offensive lineman for the Iowa Central Community College football team, died on January 4 while on vacation in Orlando, Florida. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but it is reported that he experienced a "sudden medical event." Walker, a redshirt freshman, was on vacation with his girlfriend, Kenzie McClelland, and her family.
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist Walker's family with expenses related to bringing his body back to Iowa, as well as covering travel, lodging, and funeral costs. Additional funds will be used for memorial projects in his memory.
Walker played in four games during the 2025 season for the Iowa Central Tritons, who finished the season with an 8-4 record, including a win in the Game One Bowl. Prior to college, he was an athlete in basketball and football at Grinnell High School.
Tributes from his coaches, including head
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