Frank Gifford, NFL Legend & Husband of Kathie Lee Gifford, Dies at Age 84

Frank Gifford, former NFL player and husband of Kathie Lee Gifford, passed away from natural causes Sunday morning at his home in Connecticut, he was 84. 

Gifford's family announced his death in a statement,

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford. Frank died suddenly this beautiful Sunday morning of natural causes at his Connecticut home. 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. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers.

Gifford's NFL career spanned from 1952 until 1964, and he played all 12 seasons with the New York Giants.

After his NFL career ended, he became a sports commentator for both CBS and Monday Night Football.

Frank and Kathie Lee were married in 1986.