Dick Butkus, Legendary Chicago Bears Linebacker, Dies at 80

Dick Butkus, one of the most well-known Bears players in history, has died, his family and the team confirmed on Thursday. He was 80 years old.

Dick Butkus, one of the most well-known Bears players in history, has died, his family and the team confirmed on Thursday. He was 80 years old.

The Butkus family shared that the legendary linebacker died peacefully in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, Calif. No cause of death was given in the announcement.