PITTSBURGH -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle and longtime broadcaster Tunch Ilkin died Saturday following a battle with ALS and pneumonia, the team announced. He was 63.
Ilkin was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, in October 2020 and retired from Steelers broadcasting duties in June to focus on his fight with the disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Ilkin was announced as part of a four-member 2021 class to be inducted in the Steelers' Hall of Honor later this year.
"We are heartbroken by the passing of Tunch Ilkin.