He was 84.It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford. Phillippians 4:13. Following Gifford's death in 2015, ... On August 9, 2015, Gifford died from natural causes at his Greenwich, Connecticut home, a week before his 85th birthday. The news and stories that matters, delivered weekday mornings.Frank Gifford and Kathie Lee Gifford attends the "Scandalous" Broadway Opening Night" After Party at Copacabana on November 15, 2012 in New York City. In November 2015, Gifford's family revealed that he had suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Our prayers are with Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip.
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. Before that he worked at The Daily — News Corp's short-lived "iPad newspaper" — where he spent two years also as a news editor.Prior to that, he worked at WNBC as the managing editor of the station's website, and even longer ago he spent eight years as a reporter and eventually an editor for the New York Post. "He married TODAY show host Kathie Lee Gifford on Oct. 18, 1986.On Twitter on Sunday afternoon, Kathie Lee posted: "Deeply grateful to all 4 ur outpouring of grace. Hall of Famer Frank Gifford has passed at 84. His death was confirmed by his family in a NBC News statement.
They share two children—son "Deeply grateful to all 4 ur outpouring of grace," Kathie Lee Frank was born on Aug. 16, 1930 in Southern California.
"That verse states, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. The family of Frank Gifford says the revered commentator and NFL running back suffered from a progressive brain disease linked to head trauma common in football. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers.Born in Santa Monica, California, in 1930, Gifford attended the University of Southern California on a football scholarship and went pro after being selected 11th overall in the first round of the 1952 draft.Gifford played with the New York Giants his entire NFL career, from 1952 to 1964, with several visits to the Pro Bowl.
"Frank Gifford was an icon of the game, both as a Hall of Fame player for the Giants and Hall of Fame broadcaster for CBS and ABC," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Rest in peace, Frank Gifford. He began his NFL career in 1952 and was drafted by the New York Giants. "After his playing career ended, he became a sports commentator, first for CBS and then as a co-host of "Monday Night Football" from 1971 to 1985.When he wasn't on the field, Gifford tried to put his movie-star good looks to use in Hollywood, appearing in about a dozen films, most notably the 1959 submarine movie "Up Periscope.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. "He and Kathie Lee married in 1986. The football icon passed away on Sunday.
Today, we lost a member of the 4th Hour family. ""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," it added.
Get breaking news alerts and special reports. He went to the Pro Bowl at three different positions. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows!The football icon passed away on Sunday.
We r steadfast in our faith & finding comfort in knowing where Frank is. He played with the team throughout his entire football career, until 1964.Frank was made the NFL MVP in 1956 and led the Giants to a league championship. Phillippians 4:13.The Giants used Gifford at running back, defensive back and wide receiver and on special teams.
"Frank's talent and charisma on the field and on the air were important elements in the growth and popularity of the modern NFL. We r steadfast in our faith & finding comfort in knowing where Frank is. Gittens, a WNBC veteran, joined NBCNews.com in January 2013. It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford. "It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford," the statement read. His jersey number, 16, was retired by the team in 2000. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows!
"Frank died suddenly this beautiful Sunday morning of natural causes at his Connecticut home.