Frank Gifford Passes Away at 84

Former NFL Star and former broadcaster Frank Gifford passed away suddenly early this morning.

According to the family, Gifford, the husband of Today Show host Kathie Lee Gifford died of natural causes.

The family released this statement:

"It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford," the family said in a statement.

"Frank died suddenly this beautiful Sunday morning of natural causes at his Connecticut home. We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers."