Cowboys legendary offensive lineman Larry Allen passed away at 52 years old, the organization announced on Monday.
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Allen's sudden death occurred on Sunday while he was on a family vacation in Mexico.
Allen was inducted as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2013, and was a member of the All-Decade team in both the 1990s and 2000s. He spent 12 of his 14 seasons in a Cowboys uniform before finishing his career with the San Francisco 49ers.
Allen was an 11-time Pro Bowler and a seven-time First-Team All-Pro.
The Cowboys released a statement on Allen's passing on Monday morning:
"The Dallas Cowboys are very saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen passed away suddenly while on vacation in Mexico with his family on Sunday. Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL. His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.
He was deeply loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle – whom he referred to as his heart and soul – his daughters Jayla and Loriana and son, Larry III.
The Jones family and the Cowboys extend their deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Allen family and grieve along with the many other friends and Cowboys teammates that also loved Larry."