Former NFL official Wayne Mackie died Thursday night at the age of 62, the NFL reported on Friday.
Mackie was a head linesman from 2007 through 2016, most notably known for being the head linesman during Super Bowl 50. He also officiated two conference championship games during his career. He worked a total of eight playoff games.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke on Mackie’s legacy in the NFL’s press release.
“Wayne was passionate about the NFL and spent each day making a positive impact on all of us individually and contributing to our collective success,” Goodell said.