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Gifford Family statement on the passing of Frank Gifford:<\/div>\n
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It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford.\u00a0Frank died suddenly this beautiful\u00a0Sunday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0morning of natural causes at his Connecticut home. We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was\u00a0privileged\u00a0to\u00a0live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being. We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers.<\/div>\n
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The Gifford Family<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gifford Family statement on the passing of Frank Gifford: It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and friend, Frank Gifford.\u00a0Frank died suddenly this beautiful\u00a0Sunday\u00a0morning of natural causes at his Connecticut home. We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was\u00a0privileged\u00a0to\u00a0live, and we feel grateful and blessed […]<\/p>\n

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