Fred Dean

Frederick Rudolph Dean (February 24, 1952 – October 14, 2020) was an American former professional football player. He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

His career started with the San Diego Chargers in 1975 and ended with the San Francisco 49ers after the 1985 season. A two-time first-team All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler, he won two Super Bowls with the 49ers.

On October 8, 2020, Dean was diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalized in West Monroe, Louisiana. He died a few days later on October 14 while being airlifted from West Monroe to Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 68.Reports: Hall of Fame defensive end Fred Dean dies of COVID-19 at 68

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Category:1952 births
Category:American football defensive ends
Category:American football linebackers
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Category:Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
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Category:San Francisco 49ers players
Category:Sportspeople from Louisiana