Philadelphia Eagles legend Bill Bergey dies after long battle with cancer
Legendary Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a long battle with cancer, his son announced on social media.
Legendary Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a long battle with cancer, his son announced on social media.
He was 79.
Jake Bergey, a former pro lacrosse player, posted the news Wednesday morning on X, the former Twitter:
“After a long hard 3 year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer. The best father, friend, grand father, football player and out right great person in this world. I will truly miss him. Love you dad.”
In an interview last year with the Eagles’ website, Bergey spoke of how Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelley, a contemporary of Bergey’s, became a trusted confidant after he was diagnosed with jaw cancer in 2021.
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