Overview

• The Clark County Coroner’s Office officially determined Ben Christman died of cardiac arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy, ruling his death natural.
• Christman, a college football offensive lineman, was found deceased in his off-campus apartment on February 11, 2025, at age 21.
• The day before his death, Christman experienced chest pains during practice and underwent an EKG, which was reviewed as normal by a cardiologist.
• No weapons, narcotics, medications, or suspicious items were discovered at the scene, and his room was described as clean and orderly.
• Christman’s death has prompted discussions about cardiac screening protocols for college athletes, with UNLV offering ongoing support to teammates and the campus community.