The Philadelphia community is honoring the life of James ‘Jimmy’ Murray, the former General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles and co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House.

What we know:

Unfortunately, Murray has passed away at the age of 87, the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philadelphia Region announced in a press release Monday.

Murray is survived by his beloved wife, Dianne, their five children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

What we don't know:

The date and cause of his death are unknown at this time.

Memorial service information has not yet been announced.

The backstory:

Jimmy Murray was raised in West Philadelphia and went on to study at Villanova University, graduating in 1860.

He then started his career in sports administration and served as

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