Rick Sharp: key obituary facts
Is Rick Sharp dead? Yes. Rick Sharp died on August 28, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: Rick Sharp's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Rick Sharp known for?
He was an American-football player (1948-).
More about Rick Sharp
Born: 1 June 1948.
Place of birth: London.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Also known as: Vaughan Richard Sharp.
Rick Sharp, an English-born American football player who spent three seasons in the NFL, died on August 28, 2026, at age 78.
Born Vaughan Richard Sharp in London, he played tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos after being selected by Pittsburgh with the 288th pick in the 12th round of the 1970 NFL draft. Sharp played college football at the University of Washington, where he suited up for the Washington Huskies before moving on to the professional ranks.