Charle Young: key obituary facts
Is Charle Young dead? Yes. Charle Young died on May 12, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: Charle Young's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Charle Young known for?
He was an American football player.
More about Charle Young
Born: 5 February 1951.
Place of birth: Fresno.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Edison High School.
Also known as: Charle Edward Young.
Charle Young, a Hall of Fame American football player who played tight end for the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles, died on May 12, 2026, at age 75.
Born in Fresno, California, on February 5, 1951, Young played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 1973 NFL draft. He played 13 seasons in the National Football League, including stints with the Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, 49ers and San Diego Chargers.
He was a unanimous first-team All-America selection in 1972 and set a USC record for receptions by a tight end with 62.
Charle Young, 75, American Hall of Fame football player (San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles). (death announced on this date)