NFL legend Dick Butkus -- one of the greatest linebackers of all time -- has died, TMZ Sports has learned. He was 80 years old.
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"We send our deepest condolences to the Butkus family, the Bears organization and the many fans and people he impacted throughout his life."The Butkus family just released a statement ... saying Dick died in his sleep overnight.The Bears added ..."Dick was the ultimate Bear, and one of the greatest players in NFL history. He was Chicago's son.
"His contributions to the game he loved will live forever and we are grateful he was able to be at our home opener this year to be celebrated one last time by his many fans."Our sources tell us ... paramedics responded to a call for a patient in cardiac arrest at Butkus' residence in Malibu at 12:51 PM. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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