Sam also had progeria , which is premature , accelerated aging . He was the subject of the HBO documentary ` ` Life According to Sam '' Berns died a day before he was to be the Patriots ' honorary president . ` ` I loved Sam Berns and am richer for having known him , '' Patriot ' says .
Sam Berns had progeria , which causes premature , accelerated aging . He was the subject of the HBO documentary `` Life According to Sam '' Berns died a day before he was to be the Patriots ' honorary captain . `` I loved Sam Berns and am richer for having known him , '' Patriot owner says .