Sad news football fans: Acclaimed football coachJohn Maddenhas died unexpectedly at the age of 85 (viaCNN).
Madden was a former player and a Super Bowl-winning head coach.
For his work in sports commentary, Madden received 16 Emmy awards.
His work in these various career fields has made him a pretty wealthy guy.
Here is how much Madden was worth before his death.
According toCelebrity Net Worth, the former football player is worth $200 million.
Not a shock, considering he’s one of the most recognizable figures in the sports industry.
What’s intriguing, however, is how Madden built his wealth from his football career.
Enter: the Madden video game.
The bulk of Madden’s net worth comes from the game.
“Today we lost a hero,” game makerEA Sportssaid in a statement.
John Madden, you truly will be missed.
