Star Tribune · Jan 29, 2020
Former Vikings defensive end Chris Doleman dies at 58
Chris Doleman, vs. Tampa Bay in October 1988.Former Vikings defensive end Chris Doleman has died after suffering from brain cancer, the team confirmed early Wednesday morning.
Doleman, 58, underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in 2018. He tweeted on Saturday (@chrisdoleman1): "Today is my 2 year anniversary of being a brain cancer survivor! Huge!"
The Hall of Famer, elected in 2012, played 15 years in the NFL, including 10 with the Vikings from 1985-1993 and 1999. He also played for the Falcons in 1994-95 and the 49ers from 1996-1998.
