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Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back, has died at age 87

Matt Foster, CNN

Cleveland Browns Full Back, NFL Champion and Actor Jim Brown attends the Sports Academy Foundation 50 For 50 at Manhattan Country Club on July 13, 2017 in Manhattan Beach, California.
Cleveland Browns Full Back, NFL Champion and Actor Jim Brown attends the Sports Academy Foundation 50 For 50 at Manhattan Country Club on July 13, 2017 in Manhattan Beach, California. (Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

CNN — Jim Brown, former fullback for the Cleveland Browns and a prominent activist in the civil rights movement, died at age 87, his former team tweeted Friday.

The Browns tweeted, “Jim Brown Forever.

“Legend. Leader. Activist. Visionary.

“Our hearts are with Jim’s family, loved ones, and all those he impacted along the way.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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