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Legendary Bears linebacker Dick Butkus died Thursday at the age of 80, prompting an outpouring of messages from NFL fans celebrating the life of the Hall of Famer.
Butkus, who played exclusively for Chicago across a nine-year career, made eight Pro Bowls and was selected to five All-Pro teams, before ultimately being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979 during his first year of eligibility.
One of the greatest defensive players of all time, Butkus’s impact on the sport was not lost on the football world.
The Chicago Bears confirmed that legendary linebacker Dick Butkus has passed away at 80.
The organization shared the solemn news hours ahead of the Bears’ matchup against the Washington Commanders Thursday night.
According to the NFL, Butkus “peacefully died” in his sleep and was found deceased at his Malibu home on Thursday.
“Dick Butkus was a legend who embodied what it means to be a Chicago Bear. Our hearts go out to his family and friends,” the Bears’ post read.
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Dick Butkus, one of the most well-known Bears players in history, has died, his family and the team confirmed on Thursday. He was 80 years old.
The Butkus family shared that the legendary linebacker died peacefully in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, Calif. No cause of death was given in the announcement.
Butkus, a Chicago native, played for the Bears for his entire career from 1965 to ’73. During that span, he was named Defensive Player of the Year twice, made eight Pro Bowls and was a five-time first-team All-Pro. His No.
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