Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jim Brown has passed away at age 87

Jim Brown, Pro Football Hall of Famer and later both a movie star and civil rights activist, has passed away at age 87.

Brown was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971 and known as one of the greatest football players ever. He retired at the peak of his career.

Brown retired at the peak of his career. He was a running back with the Cleveland Browns.

His wife, Monique Brown, announced his death on Instagram.

"It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my husband, Jim Brown," she wrote. "He passed peacefully last night at our LA home. To the world he was an activist, actor, and football star. To our family, he was a loving and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Our hearts are broken."

"It’s impossible to describe the profound love and gratitude we feel for having the opportunity to be a small piece of Jim’s incredible life and legacy," the Cleveland Browns, the only team he played for in the NFL, said in a statement. "We mourn his passing, but celebrate the indelible light he brought to the world."

Running back, Jim Brown for the Cleveland Browns