Dick Butkus Died From Stroke, Death Certificate Says

Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus died after struggling a stroke final month, in accordance with the demise certificates obtained by TMZ Sports activities.

We broke the story … the Corridor of Fame center linebacker passed away on October 5 in his Malibu, CA house, and now we all know what occurred to the beloved soccer star.

The certificates, issued by Los Angeles Division of Well being, reveals “cerebrovascular accident” — identified extra generally as a stroke — because the quick reason for demise.

There have been secondary causes listed as properly … together with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) weeks previous to his demise, and coping with excessive ldl cholesterol and atherosclerosis (thick/hardened arteries) for years.

The doc additionally factors out Butkus underwent coronary bypass surgical procedure in 2001.

Fittingly, Butkus’ occupation is listed as “linebacker” … contemplating he was the most effective to ever play the place. His enterprise, no shock, is the Nationwide Soccer League, the place he dominated for 9 seasons.

As we beforehand reported … paramedics responded to a name for a affected person in cardiac arrest at Butkus’ residence in Malibu at 12:51 PM. He was pronounced useless on the scene.