Super Bowl champion Craig Morton’s cause of death revealed after his passing at 83
Craig Morton, a former Super Bowl champion quarterback for the Denver Broncos, passed away at the age of 83. His cause of death was revealed to be sepsis due to a urinary tract infection. Morton was known for his significant contributions to the Broncos, leading them to their first playoff appearance and earning multiple accolades during his career.
- ▪Craig Morton died on May 9 from acute respiratory failure due to severe sepsis from a urinary tract infection.
- ▪His wife, Kym Galloway, mentioned that he was tired of being in pain and expressed a desire to give up.
- ▪Morton played a crucial role in leading the Broncos to their first Super Bowl appearance in 1978.
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Denver Broncos Super Bowl champion Craig Morton’s cause of death revealed after his passing at 83 A California official said the former Broncos QB died from sepsis due to a urinary tract infection By Ryan Gaydos Fox News Published May 19, 2026 6:43am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 18 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Super Bowl champion quarterback Craig Morton died last week at the age of 83, and on Monday, his cause of death was revealed.
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