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[ManaByte]

RIP to one of the greatest.

 

[chromhound]

Damnnnn

 

[Joshmyersbv]

Damn this sucks, RIP John

 

[Ash Sparrow]

Anyone else from the timeline where John Madden died years ago?

Rest in Peace

 

[DragoonKain]

His voice already brought a level of importance to a game that no one else really could. The anticipation and excitement and epic feeling he brought to the game and his funny little sayings were the best.

And he made more money on the gaming franchise than he ever did in his NFL and broadcasting career.

 

[Lady Redfield]

An absolute legend, RIP

 

[bender]

Probably a coincidence but I was getting worried about him when Fox announced that hour long special on him for Christmas. I always appreciate how he conveyed his knowledge of the game that was easily digestible for anyone. I also appreciated his love for line men.



God Speed Mr. Madden.

 

[greyshark]

Holy crap - a huge loss for us all. I always enjoyed his broadcasts growing up.

 

[UnNamed]

I feel old.

 

[TheGrat1]

The last game John ever called from the booth was Super Bowl XLIII where my Steelers completed a fantastic comeback. In fact, the last two Super Bowls he called were Steeler victories (XL and XLIII).

BOOM!

RIP John.

 

[Decontamination Silo]

So many sudden deaths recently.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

 

[DetectiveBananas]

He definitely helped make the game more enjoyable with all his endeavors.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Bah, this sucks.

Loved his personality.

Rest in peace to a great.

 

[Concern]

EA right now

RIP

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Also, never forget the TURDUCKEN!

 

[Quasicat]

Granted I only really know him from the game that took his namesake, but I loved the story about how the man hated to fly. He had this massive tour bus which he took all over the country.

 

[Gamerguy84]

The GOAT

 

[Max_Po]

REST in PEACE !!!

 

[OmegaSupreme]

RIP. A legend.

Not to be that guy but how is passing at 85 unexpected?

 

[FrankWza]

Boom!

 

[skit_data]

I don’t know who he is, should I know who he is?

Edit: *was

Edit2: Ah, American football. I see.

 

[nani17]

Rip an absolute legend. A voice that will never be forgotten.

EA looking to make a special Madden edition next year for more money I'd say

 

[ManaByte]

Also, never forget the TURDUCKEN!

 

[FrankWza]

I don’t know who he is, should I know who he is?

Edit: *was

Edit2: Ah, American football. I see.

One of the biggest names in the history of video games.

 

[Beelzebubs]

Is it bad that the first thing to come to my head is "how are EA going to try and monetise this?"

 

[LiquidMetal14]

RIP TO THE BIG TURDUCKEN

 

[AJUMP23]

Now here’s a guy who Lived a full life.

 

[skit_data]

One of the biggest names in the history of video games.

I’ve only heard of Madden, but not being into sports games + being european = having no clue about who he was outside of the game. I thought ”Madden” was just an American football league or something.

 

[Punished Miku]

I just hope for EA's sake that John Fifa doesn't go next.

RIP

 

[mortal]

RIP to an icon.

 

[FrankWza]

I’ve only heard of Madden, but not being into sports games + being european = having no clue about who he was outside of the game. I thought ”Madden” was just an American football league or something.

The timing is ironic because he has a big documentary chronicling his life out. It covers the video game too.

 

[Vestal]

I have never been a huge die hard football fan. Mostly delved into it when I was younger with my friends since we were into pretty much any and all sports. Anyways, If there is one thing that truly grabbed me when watching football was Maddens voice and the way he explained the game. I learned football from him and I learned to enjoy watching it because of him. He brought a unique emotion into his commentary that honestly it is hard to find nowadays.

RIP Coach.

 

[Scotty W]

 

[ManaByte]

 

[Deanington]

Anyone else from the timeline where John Madden died years ago?

Rest in Peace

The Mandela effect maybe? I would have sworn up and down that he died if this news didnt come out today.

 

[Combichristoffersen]

RIP guy who gave name to sports games nobody in the EU gave a shit about.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

So many sudden deaths recently.

Carmen Salinas..... Vicente Fernández and John Madden..... What happend to this World???

 

[ntropy]

RIP

 

[ManaByte]

If you need a laugh go through the quote tweets to that dipshit.

 

[ThatStupidLion]

Spooky how coincidental this is to his Christmas special a few days ago.

rip madden

 

[jufonuk]

Anyone else from the timeline where John Madden died years ago?

Rest in Peace

Me, I guess I thought he died years ago ?

RIP Madden. I do not or did not understand your version of football. But your games would always come out.

 

[GeekyDad]

I truly mean no disrespect, but "dies unexpectedly"?

 

[Lanrutcon]

Title is weird. You expect everyone to die unless you're odd.

RIP, my man. I only knew ye from football games.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

Title is weird. You expect everyone to die unless you're odd.

RIP, my man. I only knew ye from football games.

I don’t plan on dying

On topic: RIP Madden

 

[M1chl]

Not sure if "85 years of age" and "unexpectedly died" even exist in one sentence.

RIP in any case.

 

[AV]

RIP.

 

[Great Hair]

 

[Deleted member 1159]

 

[Razvedka]

Not to make light of his passing, but the title "unexpectedly dies" made me laugh. Unexpected as opposed to what? Consider this alternate title:

"NFL Legend John Madden Dies at 85, Just as Planned"

Or

"NFL Legend John Madden Dies at 85, as Expected"