The NFL Hall of Famer turned Hollywood actor and civil rights activist passed away at his home on Thursday.
EDnews informs via DW that US football Hall of Famer, Hollywood actor and Civil Rights activist Jim Brown died on Thursday at the age of 87 at his home in Los Angeles.
A family spokesperson on Friday said Brown's passing had been peaceful and his wife Monique had been by his side.
"To the world, he was an activist, actor, and football star," Monique Brown said in an Instagram post. "To our family, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Our hearts are broken."