Sam Berns had progeria , which causes premature , accelerated aging . He was the subject of the Patriots documentary ` Fly High According to Patriot '' Sam died Friday before he was to be the Patriots ' honorary captain . According to Sam , '' which documented his living with what is formally called Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome . `` I loved Sam Berns and am richer for having known him , '' Patriot owner says .
Sam Berns had progeria , which causes premature , accelerated aging . He was the subject of the Patriots documentary ` Fly High According to Patriot '' Sam died Friday before he was to be the Patriots ' honorary captain . `` I loved Sam Berns and am richer for having known him , '' Patriot owner says .