Geno Hayes dead at 33 – Ex-NFL linebacker passes away in hospice after liver disease fight Updated: Apr 27 2021, 9:31 ET FORMER NFL Linebacker Geno Haynes has passed away after fighting liver disease. The Ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers star, who was just 33, spent his final days at his mother's home in Valdosta, South Georgia. 4 Geno Hayes has died at the age of just 33Credit: Getty Following his passing, Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell said: "Thoughts and prayer for the family and friends of Geno Hayes. "He lived his life as a tremendous Seminole who impacted so many throughout his journey on and off the field. His legacy will live on. #RIP #NoleFamily."