Hardcore Georgia Bulldogs and Detroit Lions Fan, Former Knoxville Baseball Player Scott Tomei Passes Away from Kidney Failure

A Huge Loss!

January 5, 2026

This article was last updated by Anish on January 5, 2026

Friends and fellow fans are mourning the loss of Scott Tomei, a devoted Georgia Bulldogs and Detroit Lions supporter and former Knoxville baseball player, who died after suffering kidney failure.

Loved ones say Tomei was a loyal friend, a constant presence in fandom communities, and an active creator in the Deaf vlogging scene, and they have rallied to support his family in the days since his death.

Richard Lowman, a friend of over a decade, announced the loss and spoke plainly about the shock and pain it brought.

“My good friend and Detroit Lions fan Scott Tomei just passed away. We’ve been good friends for almost 11 years. He passed away from kidney failure,” Lowman wrote, adding that he learned Tomei was dying one day before New Year’s Eve.

Lowman also noted Tomei’s unwavering belief in coach Dan Campbell, saying, “Scott told me he had faith in Lions head coach Dan Campbell. I will have faith in Dan for Scott.”

The whole community is in Grief

Those who knew Tomei described him as funny, generous, and deeply committed to the teams he loved.

Carmen Cruz, echoing many friends’ sentiments, wrote: “You will leave an incredible legacy that will inspire many people… I’m so grateful that I met you in real life. RIP Scott Tomei.”

Samuel Settles asked the community to pray for the GSD graduate and his family: “We are pray for his wife and family! God bless you in Jesus name I pray!”

Tomei’s interests and connections reached beyond sports. Friends say he created and contributed to Deaf community vlogs for years.

Scott Albers recalled meeting Tomei at a WDT camping event in 2026 and noted, “we know you made a vlog in Deaf NFL vlog since for many years.”

KC McKenney and others remembered meeting Tomei at the 2016 Las Vegas Deaf Expo and described his role as a founder and admin in Deaf drama and vlogging circles. T

Those ties highlight how Tomei connected with people across different communities and brought folks together through shared passions.

Longtime friends and casual acquaintances alike offered memories and condolences across social posts.

Stephanie Holmes, who met Tomei in Las Vegas in 2016, remembered him as “a great man” who was “so funny” and who “had good conversations.”

She wrote about how their friendship endured through the years and how much his presence will be missed.

Others posted similar messages: “He was a good man,” “We all will miss him,” and “He’s in a better place without pain,” sentiments that underscored the depth of loss felt by those close to him.

The community response quickly shifted to practical support for Tomei’s family.

Cantrell Kati announced plans to help by coordinating a Meal Train to relieve the family of some day-to-day duties while they grieve.

Posts from friends referenced Tomei’s daughter and son, asking the community to support them and the family during the coming weeks.

Messages of prayer, hugs, and offers to help poured in from across the country, from longtime friends to fellow fans who bonded over team loyalties.

People who followed Tomei’s vlogs and social activity recalled his enthusiasm for the Lions and the Bulldogs, and several friends mentioned small personal traditions and memories tied to those passions.

Many commenters referenced how hard it was to imagine not seeing him at fan events or hearing his takes on upcoming seasons and games.

As one friend put it, “He will never see Lions enter Super Bowl; my Mom, Grandma, and more friends will never see Lions enter Super Bowl too,” a line that captured both the personal and communal sense of loss tied to shared hopes and rituals.

No public details beyond kidney failure have been released about the circumstances of Tomei’s death.

Family members and close friends have asked for privacy as they make arrangements and care for his children.

In the meantime, the outpouring of condolences and offers of support has been steady. Messages ranged from simple prayers to long remembrances of shared trips and projects, underscoring how many corners of his life touched others.

For those who want to help, community members have organized practical support and outreach.

The Meal Train for the family is one immediate effort; friends are also coordinating other forms of assistance and keeping an eye on any fundraising or memorial plans the family may announce.

People who knew Tomei through the Deaf vlogger community, from fan meetups, or through Knoxville baseball are sharing stories and encouraging others to reach out to the family with offers of help or memories to comfort his children.

Scott Tomei will be remembered for his loyalty to friends, to the Lions and Bulldogs, and to the communities he helped build online and in person.

In posts and messages now circulating, friends urged each other to hold tight to the good memories and to be present for Tomei’s children and loved ones in the hard weeks to come.

As one friend wrote simply and plainly: “He was a good man.”

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Anish Koirala has loved sports since he was a kid. He grew up playing basketball and soccer, and that passion stayed with him over the years. Today, Anish works as a writer and editor, sharing his knowledge and love for the game through articles and stories. He uses his playing experience to make his writing clear, thoughtful, and fun to read.

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