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.
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00:00 The NFL and Chicago Bears have lost a legend,
00:02 as Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus
00:04 died at the age of 80.
00:06 Butkus, who was known as a vicious tackler,
00:09 died peacefully in his sleep,
00:10 according to a family statement.
00:12 The Bears also released a statement saying,
00:14 "Dick was the ultimate bear
00:16 "and one of the greatest players in NFL history.
00:18 "It was fitting the team honored him with a win,
00:21 "as the monster of the midway
00:23 "wouldn't have had it any other way."
00:25 (upbeat music)