'Dirty Dozen' star Jim Brown dies at 87.
Jim Brown, an NFL legend and civil rights activist who transitioned into a career as a Hollywood action star in films like The Dirty Dozen and 100 Rifles, has died at the age of 87. In a post on Instagram, Brown's wife Monique Brown confirmed her husband's passing.
Brown began his career as a college football player at Syracuse University, and was eventually selected sixth overall by the Cleveland Brown in the 1957 NFL Draft. He won at NFL Championship in 1964 and was widely considered one of the best football players in history. In addition to his football career, he was a well-known civil rights activist, and was often outspoken on issues of racial justice, especially once he broke into the film industry.
Brown Was Also a Prolific Actor Film buffs are most likely to recognize Brown from his extensive Hollywood career, where his football chops helped him create a niche as an action star in numerous projects. His motion picture debut came in 1964 with 20th Century's Rio Conchos, in which he portrayed an Army sergeant.
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