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Clemson, 49ers Legend passes away from ALS

Former Clemson Tigers and San Francisco 49ers legend Dwight Clark has passed away from ALS. He was 61-years old.

Clark’s wife Kelly announced the passing of her husband on his Twitter account Monday evening.

“I’m heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband,” Kelly wrote on Twitter. “He passed peacefully surrounded by many of the people he loved most.

“I am thankful for all of Dwight’s friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS.”

Clark came to Clemson in 1975 and was part of an era that revitalized the Clemson Football, leading to the 1981 National Championship.