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Butkus "died peacefully" in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California, his family said in a statement Thursday.
Bears chairman George McCaskey said Butkus was "one of the greatest players in NFL history" and exuded "toughness, smarts, instincts, passion and leadership." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Butkus was a "fierce and passionate competitor who helped define the linebacker position as one of the NFL's all-time greats."
The Chicago native played for the Bears starting in 1965 until his retirement in 1973. He was named first-team All-NFL six times and played in eight consecutive Pro Bowls.His career totals included 1,020 tackles and 489 assists.The University of Illinois graduate was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
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