Glasscock said Tuinei was not known to have any major medical problems. The Collin County medical examiner said a cause of death won't be known until results of the autopsy and the toxicology tests are reviewed early next week. Tuinei's wife, Pono, was in Hawaii preparing for their return. He was about to start a new job as the offensive line coach at Punahou. Pono Tuinei has since flown back to Dallas.
Funeral services are pending.
Most people here and in Dallas expressed shock at Tuinei's death. He was 39 and the picture of good health, Dallas defensive line coach Jim Bates said. He was in the weight room last week. He was in great shape. It's just a shock.