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Star, his commentary made watching fun for fans and casual viewers alike. he was the namesake of the madden series. the national football league announced his death on tuesday. the commissioner paid tribute to madden saying "nobody loved football more than coach. he was football. he was an incredible sounding board to me and so many others. there will never be another john madden, and we will never be indebted to him." here's more on the life of john madden. >> i've never worked a day in my life. i went from player to coach to a broadcaster, and i am the luckiest guy in the world. >> reporter:...