Sports Ex-NFL linebacker Parys Haralson died from stroke, coroner’s office rules March 17, 2022 Tom Schad, USA TODAY Comments Off on Ex-NFL linebacker Parys Haralson died from stroke, coroner’s office rules A California coroner ruled that ex-NFL linebacker Parys Haralson's death in 2021 was caused by a stroke. The former 49ers and Saints player was 37.