Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers were saddened this week to learn that former football player and sports commentator Craig Wolfley had passed away at the age of 66.

According to the Associated Press, Wolfley is survived by his wife and six children along with his brother Ron Wolfley, who also had a career in the NFL.

Wolfley spent 10 seasons with the Steelers and two with the Vikings

Wolfley was drafted by the Steelers in 1980 after having played for Syracuse University from 1976 to 1979 as an offensive lineman.

Serving at left guard and left tackle, he made 104 starts during his 10 seasons with the Steelers and then spent an additional two years with the Minnesota Vikings before retiring in 1991.

Wolfley later appeared alongside former former teammate and close friend Tunch Ilkin to host "In the Locker Room with Tunch and Wolf."

In addition to playing football, Wolfley secured fifth place in the 1981 World’s Strongest Man competition, scoring a total of 68 points and moving 340 pounds in the log lift event. He also owned a boxing club outside of Pittsburgh.

Steelers president praises Wolfley's "humor, warmth, and enthusiasm"

The Associated Press noted that Steelers president Art Rooney II put out a statement which remembered Wolfley's "work ethic and commitment to excellence" both on the field and later in color commentary.

Former columnist recalls Wolfley deep religious faith

Other social media users also posted tributes to Wolfley, including former Post-Gazette sports columnist and current radio host Ron Cook, who recalled his religious convictions.

"Nothing ever shook his faith in God," Cook wrote of the late athlete. "Not losing Tunch Ilkin, his best friend. Not losing his brother. Nothing."

"He absolutely, truly believed he would see both in heaven," Cook continued before asking, "But why does that reunion have to be so soon?"