Walt Corey Cause Of Death

Walter Martin Corey, an American football player and coach who played college football for the University of Miami has died. He was born on May 9, 1938 and died October 24, 2022 at age 84.

What was Walt Corey’s cause of death? A cause of death was not revealed.

Corey played linebacker for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs and was a member of the Chiefs coaching staff along with Marv Levy, who brought him to the Bills in 1987.

Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt paid tribute to Corey in a statement which read;

“My family and I are saddened by the news of Walt Corey’s passing.

“An original Dallas Texan who joined the club in 1960, Walt was part of the formative years of the franchise. After his seven-year playing career, he went on to spend an additional 12 years coaching for the Chiefs.

“He remained invested in the Kansas City community as an Ambassador once he left the sideline and will be remembered for his determination and humility.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”

Corey was noted for his defensive scheme which was designed to let the players use their athletic talents and not have those skills inhibited because they have to make a lot of decisions as a play unfolds.