Crime & Safety

Former Bears lineman Bryan Robinson found dead in Milwaukee hotel

Former Coach on Robinson's passing: "I don't care what we asked him to do, he did it. My heart is broken."

MILWAUKEE - Former NFL defensive lineman Bryan Robinson, a 14-year veteran who spent time battling the Green Bay Packers as a member of the Chicago Bears, has died. He was 41 years old.

Police say Robinson was found dead Saturday at the Midpoint Hotel in Milwaukee, according to the Medical Examiner’s office.

According to a report by FOX 6, Robinson was found dead Saturday, June 11th at the Midpoint Hotel in Milwaukee, according to the Medical Examiner’s office. Milwaukee police say the death happened between 6:00 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. Officials also say there were no obvious signs of trauma and nothing suspicious was found at this time.

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The Bears have issued a statement, mourning the loss of Robinson:

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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) June 13, 2016

FOX 6 says Officials also say there were no obvious signs of trauma and nothing suspicious was found at this time.

An autopsy is being performed.

Former Bears Coach Greg Blache, who coached Robinson during his time in Chicago, said today, "I don’t care what we asked him to do, he did it. My heart is broken."

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