Dallas Cowboys great Larry Allen passed away this weekend while on vacation in Mexico with his family. The Hall of Famer was 52 years old.
Allen died suddenly on Sunday while on vacation with his family in Mexico.
He was 52 years old.
He played offensive guard and then tackle for the Cowboys from 1994-2005 and is widely regarded as one of the best offensive linemen of all time.
Allen was also named to the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, as well as the NFLS 1990s All-Decade Team, 2000s All-Decade Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
“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,” read a statement from the Cowboys.
Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith, who ran behind Allen for years, posted a tearful video on Monday morning.
An official cause of death has not been released.