- Butkus, 80, died overnight at Malibu home, according to family
- Hall of Famer became model of fearsome middle linebacker
Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80.
According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California.
