Aug 5, 2017; Canton, OH, USA; Kenny Easley gives his acceptance speech during the 2017 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks legendary safety and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Kenny Easley died on Friday evening at the age of 66, the Hall announced on Saturday. The Easley family notified the hall of his death.

Known as "The Enforcer," Easley played at UCLA before joining Seattle in 1981. He played for the franchise for seven seasons and earned the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 1984.

A cause of death was not immediately given, but Easley had a triple-bypass heart surgery in 2016. A kidney disease led him to retire in 1988 after being traded from Seattle to the then-Phoenix Cardinals.

Easley is a member of Seattle's Ring of Honor and had his No. 45 retired by the franchise. He's both a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Seahawks Legend Kenny Easley. Kenny embodied what it meant to be a Seahawk through his leadership, toughness, intensity, and fearlessness," the Seahawks of Easley said in a statement. "His intimidating nature and athletic grace made him one the best players of all-time."

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