COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cause of death was revealed for former Ohio State offensive lineman Ben Christman. According to his obituary, Christman died in his sleep from natural causes. He was found dead in an apartment near UNLV on Feb. 11, a day before his 22nd birthday.

Former Ohio State offensive lineman Ben Christman died of natural causes, according to his obituary on Akron's Hummel Funeral Home website.

Former Ohio State offensive lineman Ben Christman died of natural causes last week, according to his obituary.

Former Ohio State offensive lineman Ben Christman died last week as a result of natural causes while he was sleeping.

Services for former Ohio State football player Ben Christman have been announced in his obituary on Akron’s Hummel Funeral Home website. According to the obituary, he died peacefully in his sleep on Feb.