Bruce Bergey: key obituary facts
Is Bruce Bergey dead? Yes. Bruce Bergey died on September 20, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Bruce Bergey's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bruce Bergey known for?
He was an American football defensive end.
More about Bruce Bergey
Born: 8 August 1946.
Place of birth: South Dayton.
Gender: male.
Occupation: Canadian football player, American football player.
Education: University of California, Los Angeles.
Bruce Bergey, an American football player who played defensive end, died on September 20, 2026, at age 80.
Born Bruce Gene Bergey in South Dayton, New York, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers in 1971 before continuing his career with the Toronto Argonauts from 1972 to 1973. A University of California, Los Angeles alumnus, Bergey was a professional football player in both the American and Canadian game.