Charles Johnson, Former Super Bowl Champ Dead at 50

Charles Johnson #81 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of their game against the Baltimore Ravens at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept. 8, 1996. Jonathan Daniel/Allsport

Former American professional football player, Charles Johnson was found dead in his hotel room on Wednesday in North Carolina.

The Super Bowl champion wide receiver was 50 years old.