Billy Dee Williams famously played Gale Sayers in “Brian’s Song,” the television movie about the friendship between Chicago Bears running backs Sayers and Brian Piccolo.
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The actor was close friends with the “Kansas Comet” through the years and tweeted his sadness Wednesday over the running back’s death at 77.
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My heart is broken over the loss of my dear friend, Gale Sayers.
Portraying Gale in Brian’s Song was a true honor and one of the nightlights of my career. He was an extraordinary human being with the the kindest heart.
My sincerest condolences to his family 💔#RIPGaleSayerspic.twitter.com/OyQRlwuznU
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) September 23, 2020Dee Williams On Twitter
James Caan played the role of Piccolo, who died at a young age of cancer. He offered his condolences.
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To one of the greatest ever an inspiration to so many. So proud to have known him. My love and condolences to the family. #RIPGaleSayers End of tweet pic.twitter.com/klmCCJv1W3
— James Caan (@James_Caan) September 23, 2020Dee Williams Inc Twitter
Brian’s Song is the ultimate tearjerker. An incredible movie.