Dwight Clark, the dashing and charismatic wide receiver who played the starring role in The Catch, the most indelible and important play in 49ers' history, died Monday at 61, 15 months after announcing he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Clark's wife, Kelly, announced the news, via his Twitter account. "I'm heartbroken to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband," Kelly Clark said. "He passed peacefully surrounded by many of the people he loved most. I am thankful for all of Dwight's friends, teammates and 49ers fans who have sent their love during his battle with ALS.
49er great Dwight Clark — receiver who made The Catch — dies at 61
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