Kenny Easley, a hard-hitting safety at UCLA before embarking on a Hall of Fame career with the Seattle Seahawks, has died at the age of 66.

Easley died Friday night, his family told the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which did not provide a cause of death.

The Seahawks released a statement Saturday, remembering Easley as a beloved and inspirational member of the franchise.

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

Easley was recruited by UCLA head coach Terry Donahue out of Oscar F. Smith High in South Norfolk, Va., where he was an All-American quar

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