Tragedy Strikes Alabama QB’s Family: Twin Sister Found Dead Days After Graduation
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A wave of heartbreak has swept across the University of Alabama community after the tragic and sudden death of Kiersten Russell, the 18-year-old twin sister of Keelon Russell, a freshman quarterback recently signed to play for the Crimson Tide.
Kiersten, who had just graduated from Duncanville High School in Texas alongside her brother, was found unresponsive on June 1—only days after celebrating what should have been one of the proudest moments of her life. Emergency services responded quickly, but she was pronounced dead shortly after. Police have stated that her death “does not appear to be criminal in nature,” though no official cause has been released.
The shocking news comes just weeks after Keelon committed to Alabama, bringing national attention to the rising quarterback and his tight-knit family. Friends close to the family describe Kiersten as a vibrant, supportive presence who was often seen cheering her brother on from the sidelines.
While Keelon has not made a public statement, the Alabama football program and head coach Kalen DeBoer have expressed their condolences, offering full support to the Russell family during this unimaginably painful time.
As tributes continue to pour in from friends, classmates, and fellow athletes, the mystery surrounding Kiersten’s death remains. Questions linger, but one truth cuts through the uncertainty—an entire life full of potential was gone far too soon.
What was supposed to be a summer of celebration and transition for the Russell twins has turned into a time of mourning and reflection. For Alabama fans, this tragedy is a reminder that behind the stats and the sports, there are human stories filled with joy—and sometimes, unimaginable sorrow.
