DIXON, CA (MPG) - Members of a large family in Dixon grieved this past week when learning of the accidental death of their family member, Spencer Webb, 22, after he slipped at a popular cliff diving spot in Oregon, hit his head and went under water, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Department.

The tragedy occurred at Triangle Lake, near Eugene, Oregon. Witnesses were able to pull him out but were not able to revive him and not in enough time for emergency rescue to reach him in the 100-yard steep terrain.

Spencer was a grandson of the late Donald ‘Spido’ Webb. ‘Spido’ was a famed Dixon High School football player from the class of ‘44 and was inducted in the Dixon Hall of Fame in 2005 and continued to thrive in athletics including the State of California Senior Olympics and was named Solano Athlete of the Year before he passed in 2015. His grandson was following the same passion.

Spencer was raised by extended family most of his youth in Dixon. After moving in with his half-brother, Cody Webb, in the Sacramento area, he played for Christian Brothers High School and earned a reputation for being a positive role model who had overcome adversity by his coaches and teammates.

The 6-foot, 6-inch young man was starting his 5th year playing tight end in college football for the Oregon Ducks and social media lit up with tributes especially by multiple Oregon and Sacramento players and coaches.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Spencer Webb,” Oregon Football said in a statement on social media Thursday. “Our hearts go out to his family, teammates, and friends at such a difficult time. We will miss Spencer greatly.”

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning posted on Twitter, “So full of life in every moment of the day. Your smile and energy will be missed Spencer. I love you!”

Spencer was also well known for his Tik-Tok postings of his personal life and his athletics achievements. He had more than 700,000 followers.

A memorial will be planned for some time in the future at Christian Brothers High School.