Fred Dean lost his battle w/Covid-19 yesterday. He was a wonderful football player, friend & Man of Faith.

Fred Dean lost his battle w/ Covid-19 yesterday. He was a wonderful football player, friend & Man of Faith. He will be missed by so many. We had a brotherhood in the @profootballhof & in our @latechfb family. Life isn’t long. You are here but for a moment. Pray &Live wisely. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/1ZsrhoPpw3

— Willie Roaf (@Willie_Roaf) October 16, 2020

The 49ers family is heartbroken to learn of the passing of one of the game's all-time greats, Fred Dean.

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 15, 2020