The NFL is learning of some terrible news prior to the start of the 2025 season. One legend, who spent more than 10 years in the league, has tragically passed away. He was an anchor for his team throughout his entire career.
NFL Sees 10-Year Legend Pass Away After Surviving 4 Gunshot Wounds (BREAKING)
At the age of 65, former NFL star Luis Sharpe has tragically passed away:
Sharpe, a legendary left tackle who was a staple on the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive line for over a decade and is recognized as one of the greatest linemen in franchise history, died this Saturday.
A three-time Pro Bowler, Sharpe played all of his 13 seasons in the NFL with the Cardinals, starting in all of his 189 appearances.
The Cardinals icon, who represented both St. Louis and Arizona, was born in Havana, Cuba, but was raised in Detroit. He attended UCLA, and his exploits for the college saw him drafted as a first-round pick in 1982.
Luis Sharpe endeared himself to fans on account of his toughness and consistency. Unfortunately, life took a poor turn after he retired, as he struggled with addiction and was arrested several times. He also survived two gunshot wounds he sustained in drug-related incidents.
In more recent years, Sharpe had changed his life, turning to faith after undertaking Bible study while in prison. He spent the last eight years of his life in sobriety, dedicating himself to helping others.
“Throughout his lengthy and accomplished career with the Cardinals, Luis Sharpe exhibited an uncommon type of strength and toughness that made him so successful as a player. Admirably, he would later demonstrate those same traits in dealing with the personal challenges he faced when his career was over. We send our deepest condolences to all of those who loved Luis, in particular his family and former teammates,” Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement.
The former lineman, along with his daughter Rebekah, would become an ambassador for Hall of Fame Health, using his life experiences to raise awareness regarding addiction and mental health for former athletes.
May he rest in peace
