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Rodeo barbecue contestant found dead

A rodeo spokesperson said the contestant appears to have died of natural causes.

HOUSTON — A contestant in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo barbecue contest was found dead Saturday morning, a rodeo spokesperson confirmed. 

The contestant, who was not named publicly, appears to have died of natural causes based on the medical examiner evaluation, said a RodeoHouston official.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the contestant's family," Rider's statement said.

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