Harald Hasselbach death updates — Tributes pour in for Broncos legend who died of mucinous adenocarcinoma at 56

BRONCOS champion Harald Hasselbach has died at 56 after his fight with metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma, his family said.

The former Denver Broncos defensive lineman's family shared in a statement on Thanksgiving that Hasselbach "passed from cancer peacefully in the comfort of his home, free of pain."

Hasselbach won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos and also won the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup.

Tributes have already started to pour in for the NFL legend as the Broncos shared on their official X account: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Harald Hasselbach (1994-00), a DE on our back-to-back Super Bowl teams who courageously fought a recent cancer diagnosis.

"Our hearts go out to Harold’s wife, Aundrea, his four children & many loved ones."

Read our Harald Hasselbach blog for the latest updates...

• 3 minutes agoBy Carsen Holaday
• Hasselbach won two Super Bowls
• Harald Hasselbach won two Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos and also won the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup.
• He spent seven seasons in the NFL from 1994 to 2000, all with the Broncos.
• 6 minutes agoBy Carsen Holaday

Harald Hasselbach dead at 56

Two-time Super Bowl champion Harald Hasselbach has sadly died aged 56, his family announced.

News of the former player's death was confirmed on Thanksgiving after a battle with metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma.