New Delhi, Nov. 16 -- Kenny Easley, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Seattle Seahawks icon, passed away on Friday evening at the age of 66, the team announced. The hard-hitting safety who dominated opposing offenses throughout the 1980s leaves behind an unforgettable legacy in the Pacific Northwest.

The Seahawks and the entire NFL community are mourning the loss of one of the most intimidating and influential defensive players in franchise history.

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