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Super fan Pancho Billa, who was beloved by Bills Mafia, dies of cancer

‘Castro is survived by his two children Gino, 6, and Lourdes, 3, and his longtime partner Veronica Borjon. According to a Buffalo News article, he underwent an experimental treatment that was successful in rolling back the tumors in Castro’s liver, but it compromised his lungs and made it difficult to breathe without access to supplemental oxygen.’

Buffalo Bills players and fans celebrate the life of Pancho Billa on Twitter

‘”Our hearts broken as we have lost our dear brother ezra “Pancho Billa” this morning. We are thankful and forever grateful for all the love and support during this journey. Ezra was surrounded by family and loved ones. At this time we ask for privacy as we mourn our loss,” read the tweet.’

Bills superfan ‘Pancho Billa’ passes away after battle with cancer

‘Castro was diagnosed with cancer back in November of 2017 when doctors found a cancerous tumor on his spine that had spread to his liver, lungs and lymph nodes. Last year at the NFL Draft in Dallas, Castro was called to the stage to make the announcement of the Bills’ third round pick, which ended up being defensive tackle Harrison Phillips. He was joined on stage by Bills’ legends Andre Reed and Fred Jackson.’

American football is a whole new language for Christian Wade

‘”Yeah. So that’s the obviously the thing that was, I guess, like a sigh of relief that I didn’t need to know everything that’s going on, you know? So obviously I went out and really didn’t know much about playbooks and stuff and I heard the quarterback talking a whole story or a whole long sentence. Now I know I’m listening for certain parts, like what formation, (or) I’m standing here, (or) what’s the protection? And then if there’s a route I know I’m doing, and if there isn’t a route then I’ve got usually something else I should be doing.”‘

Bills super fan Pancho Billa dies after battle with cancer

‘Castro, originally from El Paso, Texas eventually moved to Dallas and had no connection to Western New York but was considered one of the biggest Bills fans, stating in an interview with 7 Eyewitness News in 2018, “the Bills Mafia has really become a family to me.”’

Bills owner, current and former players react to passing of Pancho Billa

‘Buffalo Bills owner Kim Pegula posted on Twitter that “Pancho was a pillar of positive strength and energy for me and all of #BillsMafia . He’s been a tremendous inspiration for our team. I was fortunate enough to spend time with him and get to know his story. My heart goes out to his children, friends and family. Viva Los Bills!”‘

Buffalo Bills super-fan Pancho Billa dies

‘Ezra Castro, a native of Texas, had gone through cancer treatments since 2017. Ever since, fans, players, Bills management and the franchise’s owners all rallied to his cause and his masked persona.’