The former NFL star, Doug Martin, died tragically on October 18, 2025. Popularly known as ‘Muscle Hamster’ by his fans, Martin was admired for his strength and agility. His tragic death at the mere age of 36 came as a shock to the NFL community. Though the exact cause of Martin’s death is still not confirmed but many disturbing details have been surfacing in the media.
Doug Martin jumped out of the rehab centre in a suspected psychotic episode
The official cause of Doug Martin’s death has yet to be disclosed, with further investigation and toxicology results. However, his family shared that he had been struggling with severe mental health issues in the weeks leading up to his death. As per a report in the Chronicle, Martin checked into Tranquility Rehab Center in Castro Valley in August and tested positive for cocaine and methamphetamines.
