Larry Allen dies at 52: NFL world mourns loss of Dallas Cowboys legend

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Dallas Cowboys legend and NFL Hall of Famer Larry Allen has died at the age of 52, the team announced on Monday morning.

According to a statement from the team, Allen passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 2, while on vacation with his family in Mexico. The exact cause of his death was not immediately revealed.

Here's the full statement from the Cowboys:

The Dallas Cowboys are very saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen passed away suddenly while on vacation in Mexico with his family on Sunday. Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL. His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.

He was deeply loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle – whom he referred to as his heart and soul, his daughters Jayla and Loriana and son, Larry III.

The Jones family and the Cowboys extend their deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Allen family and grieve along with the many other friends and Cowboys teammates that also loved Larry.

Memorial service arrangements and details will be announced in the near future.

Allen spent 14 seasons in the NFL, 12 of which came with the Cowboys after he was a second-round pick in 1994. Allen earned one Super Bowl ring during his stint in Dallas. He also spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.

Allen was best known for his incredible athleticism and strength and is one of the most well-respected offensive linemen to ever play the game. He racked up 11 Pro Bowl nods and was a first-team All-Pro six times.

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.