Bob Lee: key obituary facts
Is Bob Lee dead? Yes. Bob Lee died on August 17, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Bob Lee's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bob Lee known for?
He was an American football player.
More about Bob Lee
Born: 7 August 1946.
Place of birth: Columbus.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: University of the Pacific.
Also known as: Robert Melville Lee.
Bob Lee, an American football player who spent part of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams, died on August 17, 2026, aged 81.
A quarterback and punter, Lee was born in Columbus, Ohio, and played college football for Arizona State, City College of San Francisco and Pacific before being selected 441st overall in the 1968 NFL/AFL draft by Minnesota. He later appeared in the NFL with Atlanta and Los Angeles after beginning his professional path as a multi-position college player.