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Jim Brown has died at the age of 87. Brown shattered records during his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. Brown also appeared in more than 30 films and was a prominent leader in the Black power movement of the 1960s and dedicated much of his life to social causes.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87.

Brown led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 before retiring in his prime after the ’65 season to become an actor

The NFL lost one of the best to ever play the game of football on Friday.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer also appeared in more than 30 films, including "Any Given Sunday" and "The Dirty Dozen."

An unstoppable runner with power, speed and endurance, Brown’s arrival sparked the game’s burgeoning popularity on television. As Black Americans fought for equality, Brown used his platform and voice to advance their cause.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87. A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home…

A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night.

A spokeswoman for Brown’s family said he passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night with his wife, Monique, by his side.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil