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Former Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley has died at the age of 66, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Saturday.

Easley’s family said he died Friday night and did not provide a cause of death.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Seahawks legend Kenny Easley,” the Seahawks said in a statement. “Kenny embodied what it meant to be a Seahawk through his leadership, toughness, intensity and fearlessness. His intimidating nature and athletic grace made him one of the best players of all time.”

The Seahawks drafted Easley out of UCLA with the No. 4 overall pick in 1981, and the safety went on to be a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro player across seven seasons in Seattle, where he spent his whole career.

In 1984, Easley led

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