EFLAND, NC (WTVD) -- Orange County school district officials have confirmed that a rising 8th grader at Gravelly Hill Middle School in Efland has died.
Emergency workers were called to a school football practice Monday evening when Frederick Seymour - who was a player on the team - reportedly suffered from a severe asthma attack.
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The boy reportedly suffered more complications on the way to the hospital and passed away Friday morning.
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Grief counselors are at the school for students and staff. All extracurricular activities - including Friday night's scheduled football practice - have been cancelled.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical bills and funeral expenses. Click here to learn more or donate.
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