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Frank Gifford, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Dies at 84 of Natural Causes

Frank Gifford, the Hall of Fame NFL player and legendary sports broadcaster, died Sunday.

His family released a statement, per Hasani Gittens of NBC News:

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford. Frank died suddenly this beautiful Sunday morning of natural causes at his Connecticut home. We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers.