Bullied Boy Dies, 12-year-old Bailey O’Neill in Coma after Schoolyard Attack Leads to Concussion, Death [VIDEO]: Ravens' Ray Rice Offers Grief, Support

Reports confirm that young Bailey O'Neill, a student who was bullied by two classmates in a Philadelphia schoolyard back in January, died on Sunday (March 3) due to complications that ultimately arose from the aggressive attack. O'Neill allegedly suffered a major concussion which led to violent seizures following the bully beating, and doctors were eventually forced to place him in a medically-induce coma almost two weeks after the attack. O'Neill had just turned 12-years-old on Saturday, March 2. Following news of the young boy's tragic and unfortunate death, Ravens football star Ray Rice offered his heartfelt grief and condolences in an emotional Facebook post - insisting that aggressive measures must be taken against such dangerous bullying.

Here is the full story on the violent bullying attack against O'Neill, as Mstarz originally reported back in February:

Bailey O'Neill, an 11-year-old boy from Darby Township, Pennsylvania, recently fell into a medically-induced coma... and his father Rob O'Neill insists that it's the unfortunate result of a violent bullying attack which took place in the sixth grader's schoolyard approximately four weeks ago. O'Neill was allegedly beaten up by two other boys during the scuffle, and suffered a concussion after being hit in the face multiple times. The Southeast Delco School District asked the Darby Township Police Department to investigate the matter, and authorities are still trying to figure out what exactly happened to the young honor student who now lies in a continuous state of unconsciousness.

According to Rob O'Neill, about four weeks ago his 11-year-old son was being bullied by a couple of other students out on the school's play yard. One boy hit him in the face several times, ultimately fracturing his nose. The young O'Neill was also knocked down during the fight, which caused a concussion. Bailey's parents later checked him into the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. The boy was treated and promptly released, but his condition continued to decline at home. According to his father, Bailey began displaying unusual behavior over the next few days, and was not interested in eating anymore.

"He was sleeping. He was moody. He wasn't himself. He was angry a little bit. He wasn't really eating," Rob O'Neill told the local ABC News affiliate.

Just a few days later, Bailey started experiencing violent seizures. Doctors at A.I. duPont were forced to put the young boy into a medically induced coma almost two weeks ago.

"I want to hear his voice, his mother wants to hear his voice... Every day I'm trying to stay strong for him, but when you get into that hospital room and you're looking at him, I would trade places in a heartbeat. It's my buddy, you know," an emotional Rob O'Neill said. 

The Southeast Delco School District reportedly suspended one of the bullies who beat up O'Neill for two days. No other details were released about the other student involved. Superintendent Stephen Butz later issued this statement about the incident:

"We have requested that the local police assist us in the investigation of this incident and are fully cooperating with their investigation of this incident. We are very concerned about the medical condition of this student. And our thoughts and prayers are with him. Due to the age of the students involved and the ongoing police investigation, I am unable to make any additional comments."

According to Rob O'Neill, that's not enough. Here's his advice to other parents who may have children being bullied: "Keep an eye out for it, it's something that's very serious. Sometimes kids are afraid to tell their parents that they're being bullied because of the embarrassment."

And now almost a month after that initial report, O'Neill passed away - the day after his 12th birthday - after weeks of doctors working nonstop to try and save his life.

Several Facebook pages (Prayers for Bailey O'Neill, Justice for Bailey O'Neill) have since been set up in O'Neill's honor and memory, in an attempt to find justice against such cruel, tragic bullying. One family member posted this message on Facebook on Sunday:

"'I would like to thank everyone who has prayed and supported Bailey and his family!! Bailey has been the strongest toughest boy I know. He has fought this battle long and hard. There just wasn't a way to fix this... I wish I could say he will get better but I can't. Bailey has gone to be with God today."

The bullies were suspended from school, and an investigation is still currently underway. O'Neill's parents have since withdrawn their younger son from the school, in fear of another tragic bullying attack.

After the tragic news, Baltimore Ravens star running back Rick Rice posted this emotional message on Facebook, calling for immediate action on classroom bullying:

"I don't think I will ever be able to understand why kids bully each other and how we are all sitting here after yet another 'bully death' getting ready to go through this difficult task of picking up the pieces and the even more difficult task of forgiving so we can heal,' the 26-year-old wrote.

I don't know if we will ever get to a point where bullying is actually considered a CRIME, rather than 'kids being kids' or a 'playground incident.'

I don't know if the kid that did this to Bailey will be punished severely enough or if he will receive the help I know he truly needs. Bullying doesn't happen for no reason... we have to figure out what the underlying cause it and treat it like the illness it is.

Bailey - my little buddy, I will not let you become just another bully statistic...you are my inspiration and one more angel that will help me continue the fight for kids everywhere. You are going to help me save lives. RIP my little friend."

To donate and get more information about Rice's Pro-Kindess/Anti-Bullying campaign, go here.

Thoughts and condolences go out to young O'Neill's family and friends during this unfortunate time of loss.