...for those around him, his determination to be the best at what he did, and his generosity. Payton died Monday of bile duct cancer at age 45. The public was to get its chance to say goodbye during a ceremony today at Soldier Field. Teammate Mike...

...in a message posted on the Chicago Bears' Web site. Payton, the NFL's career rushing leader, died Monday of bile duct cancer that was discovered during treatment for a rare liver disease. He was 45. With no obvious spot for fans to express...

...five Super Bowl-winning teams in 21 years, died Wednesday of cancer. He was 64. McKittrick was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in January 1999 and died at Stanford University Medical Center. The former Marine Corps officer was known for taking...