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  1. Nov 4, 2021 · Remembering Walter Payton. NFL great Walter Payton passed away 22 years ago today from a rare form of bile duct cancer known as cholangiocarcinoma, likely caused by his liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis.

  2. After struggling with the rare liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis for several months, Payton died on November 1, 1999, from cholangiocarcinoma at the age of 46. His legacy includes being the namesake of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and the Walter Payton Award, as well as a heightened awareness of the need for organ donations.

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    Walter Payton arrived at Jackson State in 1971 and had a solid freshman season, rushing for 651 yards and averaging 6.9 yards per carry. In addition to scoring five touchdowns, he also assisted in kicking duties and made 13 extra points and three field goals. In his sophomore season, he was given a more prominent role in the offense and upped his n...

    The Chicago Bears selected Walter Payton with the fourth pick in the 1975 NFL draft. His career got off to a rocky start as he gained exactly zero yards on eight carries in his pro debut against the Baltimore Colts. But he continued to work and continued to improve each and every week. In the Bears’ final game of the ’75 campaign, he rushed for a t...

    In February 1999, an emotional Walter Payton announced that he had primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare liver disease affecting the gallbladder. Although he himself wasn’t a viable candidate for a transplant as his illness was in the advanced stages, he spent the final months of his life as an advocate for organ donation. Even if he couldn’t help...

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  3. Sep 28, 2011 · Payton died of a rare liver disease and bile duct cancer in November 1999. According to the book, Payton used pain pills and liquids to deal with injuries during his playing...

  4. Nov 2, 1999 · Walter Payton, the Bears’ Hall of Fame running back and the NFL’s career rushing leader, died Monday of cancer that was a complication of his rare liver disease.

  5. Nov 1, 1999 · CHICAGO - Walter Payton, whose aggressive, elusive style made him the NFL's all-time rushing leader and took Chicago to its only Super Bowl victory, died today. He was 45. Payton had suffered from...

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  7. Nov 1, 2019 · Payton died on a Monday. The Bears were 3-5, riding a three-game losing streak, with a trip to Lambeau Field coming up that Sunday. The team announced that Saturday, Nov. 6, a memorial to...

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