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Her dad died. So her favorite NFL star took her to the father-daughter dance.

Philadelphia Eagles player Anthony Harris flew across the country to escort his 11-year-old fan to the event

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February 10, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EST
Philadelphia Eagles player Anthony Harris, 30, flew across the country to take Audrey Soape, 11, to her father-daughter dance on Jan. 28 after Soape's mother explained that Audrey's father died last year. (Vember Photo)
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For Audrey Soape, the father-daughter dance is a big social event and always a highlight of her year. This year, though, as it was drawing near, the 11-year-old was filled with dread.

Audrey’s father died in March. Just five weeks later, she also lost her grandfather, who would have been her stand-in date to the dance.