(BRProud.com) The mother of Remy Hidalgo is announcing that her son has died.
The news broke in a Facebook post from Ashley Roberson.
Livingston Parish Public Schools released this statement regarding the death of Remy Hidalgo:
Today, the Livingston Parish Public School family and community mourns the loss of one of our student-athletes, Remy Hidalgo, a junior at Denham Springs High School.
Everyone is very saddened by this news. We all were praying and hoping for his recovery.
School counselors will be available today and in the coming days for any students or faculty who may need assistance. We ask for prayers today for his family and this community as we struggle with the loss of such a special young man.
Hidalgo collapsed this week while practicing with the Denham High School football team.
An earlier social post from Hidalgo's family said he was being treated at Children's Hospital in New Orleans with a machine designed to help with severe heart and lung issues.