Why Josh Mauro Died

May 16, 2026, 21:27
UKSports

Introduction

Doctors in Arizona found out why Josh Mauro died. He was a professional football player.

Main Body

Josh Mauro died on April 23. He was 35 years old. He had too many drugs and alcohol in his body. This was an accident. Josh played football in the NFL for eight years. He played for the Arizona Cardinals and other teams. He played in 80 games. Josh was born in the United Kingdom. He moved to Texas when he was three. He went to Stanford University.

Conclusion

The doctors say Josh Mauro died from an accidental overdose.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

In this story, we see one word used many times to talk about things that are finished: WAS.

How to use it: Use was when you talk about one person or one thing in the past.

  • He was 35 years old. → (Age in the past)
  • This was an accident. → (A situation in the past)
  • Josh was born in the UK. → (Birth)

Quick Shift: If the action is a 'doing' word (like play or move), we often add -ed to the end:

  • Play → Played
  • Move → Moved

Summary for A2: WAS = Description/State -ED = Action

Vocabulary Learning

Doctors (n.)
People who treat illness.
Example:The doctors examined the patient.
Arizona (n.)
A state in the United States.
Example:I live in Arizona.
Found (v.)
To discover something.
Example:She found the missing book.
Football (n.)
A sport with a ball.
Example:Football is popular in the US.
Player (n.)
Someone who plays a game.
Example:He is a football player.
Alcohol (n.)
A drink that can be harmful.
Example:Alcohol can cause health problems.
Accident (n.)
An unexpected event.
Example:It was an accident.
Played (v.)
To take part in a game.
Example:She played soccer yesterday.
Years (n.)
Periods of 12 months.
Example:He worked for 10 years.
Overdose (n.)
Taking too much medicine.
Example:He had an overdose of pills.