Keith Browner Sr.
Former NFL player dies at 63
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Keith Browner Sr.USC football standout who played five seasons in the NFL is dead… TMZ Sports has learned.
Keith died Tuesday morning in San Leandro, California…according to his son. Keith Browner Jr..
We're told Keith's death was unexpected and sudden… and the family is devastated.
The cause of death is unknown, but we are told it appears he suffered a heart attack.
Keith Jr. told us he talked to his dad on Monday night and he had stomach problems, was vomiting, felt tired and said he would go to the hospital on Tuesday morning.
We're told Keith Sr woke up Tuesday morning and was getting ready to go to the hospital to get checked when he curled up in a chair and collapsed on the floor next to his girlfriend.
Keith starred on the USC defense in the 1980s and was selected 30th overall in the 1984 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He played linebacker and defensive back in college and the NFL and ended up playing 5 seasons for the Bucs, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers from 1984 to 1988.
Keith's son played college football at Cal and spent four years in the NFL with the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears.
He is survived by five children…Keith Jr. and daughters. Keicha, Amber, AshleyAnd Jordan.
Keith was 63 years old.
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