What did former NFL coach and legendary broadcaster John Madden die from?
John Madden passed away unexpectedly on December 28th, 2021.
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In what came as shocking and horrific news at the end of 2021, former NFL coach and legendary broadcaster John Madden passed away unexpectedly. The cause of death still remains uncertain.
The 85-year-old became a household name in the world of the NFL, for his exploits as a broadcaster and for featuring on an extremely popular video game that bears his name.
As a football coach, John Madden led the then-Oakland Raiders to their first Super Bowl victory in 1977. To top that off, in his extensive career as a Raiders coach for 10 years, his side never had a losing record leading them to the play-off in 8 seasons.
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What was the cause of John Madden’s death?
The passing of John Madden has sparked much speculation and conjecture. He passed away at his home in Pleasanton, California, on December 28th, 2021. The Madden family did not disclose the cause of death.
Despite not having an official cause, many believe that he may have died from a heart attack. This theory is supported by the fact that he had undergone open heart surgery on November 30th, 2015 at a hospital in San Francisco to remove a blockage and restore circulation to his heart. This condition, also known as coronary artery disease or ischemic heart disease, is caused by the buildup of fatty materials in the coronary arteries, resulting in blockages or narrowing.
Despite appearing healthy after his surgery, the sudden news of his death has led many to suspect this as the cause. Additionally, pictures of Madden have revealed him to be suffering from abdominal obesity, which can be a sign of diabetes and heart problems.
John Madden led the Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl in 1977
The legendary figure was beloved by all of the football fraternity, and his unfortunate passing was received as such.
“On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to (wife) Virginia, (son) Mike, (Son) Joe and their families,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
“We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.”
As is expected, tributes poured in from all corners of the world to mourn the death of the legendary coach. Among them was one of the current legends of the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quarterback Tom Brady saying, “He was always so good to me. RIP to a legend of our game.”
Even NBA great LeBron James chimed in: “Rest in Paradise To the goat John Madden!!!! Your legacy will continue to live on!!!!!”
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