OREGON Ducks star Spencer Webb has died at the age of 22.
The athlete fell and hit his head during a cliff-diving accident in Triangle Lake on July 13.
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Webb, of Sacramento, slipped on the rocks and suffered a head injury, according to Ducks Wire.
Lane County Sheriff's Office revealed that he was found around 100 yards down a steep trail.
Paramedics rushed to the scene following the horror accident but they were unable to save Webb.
Cops believe there is no foul play suspected and are treating his death as accidental.
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Dozens of tributes have been paid to the athlete as news of his death emerged.
University of Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said: “So full of life in every moment of the day.
"Your smile and energy will be missed, Spencer. I love you!”
Terrance Leonard, a family friend of Webb, told the Sacramento Bee: "Spence was like a son to me. He played with great energy. He was such a nice kid. He had a great personality."
Larry Morla, who coached Webb during his senior year, described the athlete as a "once-in-a-generation talent."
San Francisco 49ers star Arik Armstead said Webb had "gone too soon".
And footballer Alex Forsyth said: "RIP brother. Fly high."
Quarterback Dante Moore said: “Not gone lie man… hurts my heart to hear this news, my guy.
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“I was wishing to throw you passes and build our bond.”
Wide receiver and former college football star Tabari Hines told Webb to "shine bright in Heaven".
Webb played three seasons with the Ducks, starring in 20 games. He scored four touchdowns.
The star shared a series of snaps of his girlfriend just days before his death.
He told the Sacramento Bee in 2016 that he didn't really have a mom or dad in his life.
He said: "They chose to do other things, so it's been me and my brother (Cody).
"I had a dream, he had a dream, and we're making that dream happen."
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Cody told the Bee that he was proud of his sibling and said: "He's muscled through a lot. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink.
"He's drinking the water. He's reaping the benefits."
