Tributes Pour In After Former NFL Star Dies At 65
This weekend saw the NFL world lose another former star with the news of Luis Sharpe's passing on Saturday.
Sharpe, a three-time Pro Bowl left tackle who anchored the blindside of the Cardinals offensive line for 13 seasons from St. Louis to Arizona, reportedly died at the age of 65.
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Yesterday his widow, Tameka Williams-Sharpe announced his transition in a post to Facebook. Saying:
With deep sorrow and abiding love, I share that my beloved husband, Luis Sharpe, has passed away. His strength, love, and faith were a light to all who knew him. I am grateful for every moment we shared and for the many prayers and kindnesses extended to our family. Though my heart is heavy, I trust that Luis is now resting in God's eternal peace. Please continue to keep our family lifted in prayer.
Fans from all over memorialized the two-time All-Pro across the internet.
"My heart aches tonight, learning that former Arizona Cardinal star OL Luis Sharpe has died," Kevin McCabe replied. "An NFL Pro Bowler, who struggled with demons, alcohol and drugs, had been clean and sober for years. He died peacefully of heart failure. Godspeed my friend ❤️🙏"
"The Birdgang is hurting today as we lost one of our own," a user commented. "Luis Sharpe former OT and pro bowler was always engaging with the fans as a Veteran player and spent his life after football helping his community. He will be missed and may he rest in peace."
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"Luis Sharpe was one of the most athletically gifted left tackles the Cardinals have ever drafted. His pass pro fan blocking technique was textbook," a fan shared. "Yes. Suz, this news is extremely hard to process for Cardinals' and UCLA Bruins' fans in particular. Huge respect for Luis Sharpe and profound condolences to his family and loved ones."
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 30: Helmets belonging to the Arizona Cardinals sit on the turf before the start of the Cardinals game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 30, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by)Sharpe started all 189 games regular season games across his career — making three straight Pro Bowls from 1987-1989.
The Cardinals selected him with the 16th overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft out of UCLA. May he rest peacefully.
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Tributes Pour In After Former NFL Star Dies At 65 first appeared on The Spun on Jul 13, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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