Harald Hasselbach Death: How Did Harald Hasselbach Die?: Former Denver Broncos defensive end and two-time Super Bowl champ, Harald Hasselbach has passed away.
Hasselbach was a Dutch gridiron football player who was a defensive end in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL)
Harald Hasselbach Death: How Did Harald Hasselbach Die?
Harald Hasselbach died of cancer at age 56 on Thursday, November 23, 2023, his family announced.
Hasselbach had been diagnosed with metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma, the family said.
“We’d like to make it known that he passed from cancer peacefully in the comfort of his home, free of pain,” Hasselbach’s family said in a statement.
“He’s had an overwhelming amount of support over the last week, including past teammates, coaches and family that’ve flown in from around the world”
“… We learned he had the illness less than 6 months ago and he fought as hard any human possibly could, with incredible strength”
In another statement, the Denver Broncos said; “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Harald Hasselbach (1994-00), a DE on our back-to-back Super Bowl teams who courageously fought a recent cancer diagnosis. Our hearts go out to Harold’s wife, Aundrea, his four children & many loved ones”
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Harald Hasselbach (1994-00), a DE on our back-to-back Super Bowl teams who courageously fought a recent cancer diagnosis.
Our hearts go out to Harold’s wife, Aundrea, his four children & many loved ones.
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 23, 2023Born in the Netherlands, Hasselbach played at the University of Washington after growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Hasselbach began his career with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He’s one of 10 players to win a Grey Cup and a Super Bowl.
He played 121 games over his seven seasons with the Denver Broncos from 1994 to 2000, never missing a game during the regular season or postseason.
He started 29 regular-season games for the Broncos and all three during the team’s run to the Super Bowl XXXIII championship.
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