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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) dances as he celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) dances as he celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)Chris O'Meara/Associated Press

Rob Gronkowski Surprises Patriots Fan Awaiting 2nd Heart Transplant in 5 Years

Scott Polacek
Apr 2, 2018

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made a fan's wish come true by visiting her in the hospital as she awaits a second heart transplant in five years.

According to TMZ Sports, Lauren Meizo has been hospitalized for three months waiting for a kidney and heart transplant. She revealed in a YouTube video her wish was to meet the five-time Pro Bowler, and he paid her a visit alongside his brother, Gordie, on Monday.

She shared an image of the encounter on her Facebook page:

TMZ described Meizo as a "hardcore Patriots fan."

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