(CNN) Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver coach Darryl Drake has died, team officials said Sunday. He was 62.

Team president Art Rooney II confirmed Drake's death Sunday morning in a statement

"Darryl had such an impact on the players he coached and everyone he worked with throughout his entire career," Rooney said. "He was a passionate coach and had a tremendous spirit toward life, his family, his faith and the game of football."

Head coach Mike Tomlin called Drake a "close friend" in a statement

"He was an amazing husband, father and grandfather, and it is difficult to put into words the grief our entire team is going through right now."

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