Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Sidney Thornton Dies at Age 68

A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet on the field during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 11, 2022. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Sidney Thornton, a two-time Super Bowl champion running back who played with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died at age 68, his former team announced on Wednesday.

Thornton passed away on Jan. 28, 2023, according to his official obituary. The cause of death has not been made public.