Obituary of John Madden

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John Madden

John Madden (born April 10th, 1936 in Austin, Minnesota) was a TV Personality who was best known for being the head coach of the American football team, the "Oakland Raiders". John died on December 28th, 2021 and his death was due to natural causes and he was 85 years old.

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John Madden Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Earl Madden
    • Father: Earl Russell Madden
    • Mother: Mary Margaret Madden (née Flaherty)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Virginia Fields (December 26, 1959-2021, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Joseph "Joe" Madden
      • Michael Madden

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 28 2021 at age 85
  • Place: Pleasanton, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityFootball Player American Born on April 10th Born in 1936 Born in Minnesota Died in 2021 Died at age 85 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"He has a wife and three children but he prefers to ignore them."

"John Madden was an American football coach and player. He is most notable for his time as the head coach of the Denver Broncos, who won the Super Bowl in 1977. (V)"

"John Madden was a remarkable individual, and one of the most popular football commentators of all time. He passed away at the age of 50, but his legacy will live on forever. (V)"

"John Madden's life and impact on football will never be forgotten, as he has inspired and entertained millions of fans for generations. (V)"

"John Madden had a long and successful career as a professional football player, coach, and sports commentator before retiring from broadcasting due to health concerns. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-09 00:43:03
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