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Bob Tebow, father of Florida football star QB Tim Tebow, dies at 78

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Former Florida football QB Tim Tebow announced the passing of his father, Bob Tebow, who died at 78 after battling Parkinson's disease since 2016.

Heisman-winning former Florida football quarterback Tim Tebow announced the passing of his father, Bob Tebow, on social media on April 24. Bob Tebow had been battling Parkinson's disease since 2016 and was recently confined to a wheelchair. He was 78.

"Heaven ushered in a hero last night as my Dad was welcomed home," Tebow wrote in a social media post. "Many will say sorry for your loss put the truth is he's not lost, we know exactly where he is. He's home.

Forever. " Heaven ushered in a hero of the faith last night as my Dad was welcomed home! Many will say sorry for your loss but the truth is he’s not lost, we know exactly where he is.

He’s home. Forever! I asked him last week what he looked forward to most about Heaven, and he simply… pic.