The football world is in mourning after reports surfaced that Dallas Cowboys legend and two-time Super Bowl champion D.D. Lewis has died at the age of 79 — with shocking rumors suggesting his death was the result of a plane crash.
Sources close to the family have not officially confirmed the details, but early reports claim that Lewis was aboard a small private aircraft when it experienced a catastrophic failure mid-flight. Witnesses say the plane went down in a remote area, and emergency responders rushed to the scene but were unable to save anyone on board.
Lewis, a cornerstone of the iconic Cowboys defenses of the 1970s, was beloved not just for his play on the field but for his leadership and loyalty to the franchise. Over his 13-season career, he became known as one of the smartest linebackers in NFL history — and a key part of the Cowboys’ “Doomsday Defense.”
Fans across Texas and beyond are flooding social media with tributes.
“D.D. Lewis was a true Cowboy,” one fan wrote. “He bled silver and blue, and he’ll never be forgotten.”
The Cowboys organization is expected to release an official statement soon, and the NFL community is bracing for what will surely be an emotional tribute during this week’s games.