Hall of Famer Curley Culp died at age 75, his wife, Collette Bloom Culp, said on Twitter Saturday morning.
“On behalf of our family and with a broken heart, I announce the passing of my husband, Curley Culp early this morning. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time.”
Nearly two weeks ago, the defensive tackle announced he was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. The 75-year-old played 14 seasons in the league with the Chiefs, Lions and Houston Oilers. Culp was first drafted by the Broncos 1968 before being traded to Kansas City.
"To my followers, family and friends I have stage 4 pancreatic cancer," he tweeted.