Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen passed away suddenly this week at the age of 52 while on vacation with his family in Mexico, RadarOnline.com can confirm.
In a heartbreaking development to come years after Allen retired from the NFL back in 2009, it was revealed that the 1996 Super Bowl winner passed away on Sunday.
The Dallas Cowboys confirmed Allen’s sudden passing in a statement released on Monday.
“Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL,” the team wrote one day after Allen’s devastating passing. “His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career.”
“Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner,” the Cowboys continued. “He was deeply loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle – whom he referred to as his heart and soul, his daughters Jayla and Loriana,and son, Larry III.”
“The Jones family and the Cowboys extend their deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Allen family and grieve along with the many other friends and Cowboys teammates that also loved Larry,” the team wrote.
“Memorial service arrangements and details will be announced in the near future.”
