Collette Bloom Culp, the wife of former Oilers nose tackle Curley Culp, stated that her husband has died from pancreatic cancer.
Curley Culp was a professional American football player who grew up in Yuma, Arizona, the youngest of 13 children including a twin sister, Shirley.
Nearly two weeks ago, the defensive tackle, Culp announced he was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Who Is Curley Culp Wife Collette Bloom Culp?
Curley Culp’s wife Collette Bloom Culp is a heartbroken widow who is mourning the death of her husband.
She shared this tragic news via Twitter saying, On behalf of their family and with a broken heart, she announced the passing of her husband, Curly Culp, early this morning. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time.
On behalf of our family and with a broken heart, I announce the passing of my husband, Curley Culp early this morning. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time.
Collette Bloom Culp
This account is now closed.— Curley Culp (@CurleyCulp) November 27, 2021
Curley announced the news of his cancer through Twitter. Apparently, he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer and requested to donate blood to your local cancer organizations so this dreaded disease is eradicated.
The 75-year-old legend played 14 seasons in the league with the Chiefs, Lions, and Houston Oilers. He was first drafted by the Broncos in 1968 before being traded to Kansas City.
He was one of the most recognizable members of the Oilers Luv Ya Blue days.
Curley Culp Family And Kids: Know More About His Background
Curley Culp was born to his parents Frank Culp and Octavia Culp. They died nearly two decades ago.
They moved to Arizona in the late 1920s as homesteaders from Nashville, Tennessee, and Ozark, Alabama.
Culp was raised on a farm with his 13 other siblings. He definitely had a huge family.
His parents were of strict nature which only indulged him to do better in life. Through his parents, he excelled at football.
He was an excellent athlete at Yuma Union High School and then became a wrestling star, winning state high school titles as a heavyweight in 1963 and 1964.
He was recruited to Arizona State University to play both sports.
In the suite at the SuperBowl with Collette, my wife. pic.twitter.com/jra2lo7
— Curley Culp (@CurleyCulp) February 6, 2013
Curley Culp has two sons Chad William Culp and Christopher Ryan Culp from his lovely wife Collette Bloom Culp.
He also had 5 grandkids named Anaya, Aleira, Xavier, Braeden, and Brian.
Curley Culp Net Worth
Curley Culp’s estimated net worth ranges from $1 million dollars to $5 million dollars.
NFL player salaries range significantly, at the lowest level, NFL rookies earn between $400,000 and $600,000 per year. While the top players can bring in $50 million.
The NFL salary cap is nearly $175 million.