Former Raiders All-Pro center Barrett Robbins has died at the age of 52

Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, widely known for leaving the Oakland Raiders' team hotel on the eve of their final Super Bowl appearance in 2003, has died at the age of 52, the team confirmed Friday.

Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins, known for leaving the Oakland Raiders team hotel the day before their final Super Bowl appearance in 2003, has died at age 52, the team confirmed Friday.

Former teammate and Hall of Fame wide receiver Tim Brown announced Robbins' death Thursday night on social media.Brown said Marissa Robbins told him her husband had died in his sleep last night.

Doctors did not determine the cause of death.

"The thoughts and condolences of the entire Raider community are with Barret's family and friends during this difficult time," the team said in a statement.

Robbins, a second-round pick out of TCU in the 1995 draft, played all nine seasons for the Raiders.He was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2002, his second until last season.

"Please pray for their children, family and friends who will be affected by this!"Brown wrote."It's a shame his life was never the same after he wasn't allowed to play in the Super Bowl! Rest in peace BR, you deserve it!"

Robbins reportedly failed to take his depression medication shortly before the Raiders played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in San Diego in the Super Bowl.He was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

According to reports, he crossed the Mexican border to Tijuana before returning to the team hotel.Trainer Bill Callahan suspended Robbins for the match, which the Raiders lost 48-21.

"Sad to hear of the passing of my center and former teammate Barret Robbins," former Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon posted on social media."RIP my brother!"