Hall of Fame NFL Coach and Broadcaster, John Madden Dies at 85

Published December 28, 2021 · Updated May 16, 2025

Sad day for the NFL as the announced that legendary NFL coach, broadcaster and the face of the Madden video game franchised passed away today at age 85. Not only a football icon, but he was a pop culture icon. He will be missed.

Our condolences go out to his loved ones.

RIP John Madden.

NFL legend John Madden died unexpected this morning. He was 85. pic.twitter.com/FoC1mAzoF6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 29, 2021

Rest in Paradise To the 🐐 John Madden!!!! Your legacy will continue to live on ♾!!!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 29, 2021

A legend in all forms of the game 🙏

John Madden. (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/GEcWVnFW6Y
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 29, 2021

Thanks, Coach pic.twitter.com/jGx8aVdRPj
— Madden NFL 25 (@EAMaddenNFL) December 29, 2021

It's worth more than a game ❤️ @EAMaddenNFL

(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/BIQ4KnRUkC
— ESPN (@espn) December 29, 2021

Hall of Fame NFL Coach and Broadcaster, John Madden Dies at 85

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