NLF legend Dick Butkus has passed away at the age of 80.

<div class="block">NLF legend Dick Butkus has passed away at the age of 80.</div>

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NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus Dies at 80

And NFL legend, Dick but has died at the age of 80. According to a statement from the Chicago Bears. Yesterday, the team's social media posted a statement from his family that announced he passed away at his home in Malibu peacefully in his sleep. Chicago Bears chair, George H mcas called him one of the greatest players in NFL history was with the Bears from 1965 to 1973 and he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1979 was an eight time pro bowl honoree.