May he rest in peace.
Former NFL Hall of Famer Frank Gifford quietly passed away at the age of 84 on Sunday morning, according to a featured article on nfl.com. It was reported that Gifford died of natural causes, according to his wife Kathie Lee Gifford, who is also a host on the NBC network.
In the same article, he was described as the NFL's MVP (Most Valuable Player) who led the New York Giants to the league championship in 1956. Exhibiting humble flexibility in both the offense and defense area of the game, he went on to become a broadcaster on "Monday Night Football". He also brought the Giants to 5 title games during the 1950s-60s.
His family was quoted as saying of his passing, "We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being," his family said in the statement. "We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers" according to the same article.
In another article on nbcnews.com, NFL Commisioner also talked fondly of Frank Gifford and was quoted as saying ""Frank Gifford was an icon of the game, both as a Hall of Fame player for the Giants and Hall of Fame broadcaster for CBS and ABC," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. "Frank's talent and charisma on the field and on the air were important elements in the growth and popularity of the modern NFL." Gifford became a commentator for CBS and then on the "Monday Night Football" show, which ran from 1971 to 1985.
Frank Gifford married Kathie Lee Gifford, host of NBC's "Today" show on 18th October 1986. She remained with him until the day of his passing, and have 2 children together.
