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Keith Browner, a former NFL linebacker who played five years in the league from 1984 to 1988, died on Tuesday in California, his family said. He was 63.

Browner’s son, Keith Browner Jr., told TMZ Sports that his father had passed away. The outlet reported that the former player’s death was "unexpected and sudden," possibly from a heart attack.

Browner Jr. told TMZ Sports that his father was complaining of stomach issues and fatigue before he died.

The elder Browner was a standout player at USC before he turned pro. He was a second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1984 NFL Draft. He played three seasons with the Buccaneers before he moved on.

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