NFL Hall of Famer, Merlin Olsen dies at 69 after a long battle with cancer, football and university officials said. Olsen was diagnosed with cancer last year. He died from complications related to malignant mesothelioma, which erodes the protective lining around the lungs.
He was part of the Los Angeles Rams' famous Fearsome Foursome in the 1960s, a unit widely considered one of the best defensive fronts in NFL history. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982 and was selected to play in 14 consecutive Pro Bowls, a string that began his rookie season of 1962. Following his retirement, Olsen had a successful career as a football color commentator for NBC and also a television actor. He co-starred alongside Michael Landon on the series "Little House on the Prairie" and later was star of his own show, "Father Murphy."
Merlin Olsen
(September 15, 1940 – March 11, 2010)
He also was heavily involved in charitable causes, including hosting telethons to benefit children. "Merlin was always doing good work to help other people have a meaningful life," said Grier, who was told of Olsen's death by Elizabeth Jones, Deacon's wife. "He was always there for you, no matter what."
After a long battle, may he rests in peace and his good heart will always remain with us forever!
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