Former NFL star Junior Seau, 43, was found dead at his Oceanside, CA, home earlier today in an apparent suicide. Oceanside Police Chief Frank McCoy says Seau’s girlfriend reportedly found him unconscious with a gunshot wound to his chest.  McCoy says lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.

Seau reportedly texted, “Love you,” to his three kids and ex-wife on yesterday, who all texted him back not thinking anything was wrong, according to TMZ.  Seau, who has played  for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots.