Paul Tagliabue's Cause Of Death At 84, Meet Former NFL Commissioner's Wife, Chandler And 2 Children

Paul Tagliabue, the former NFL commissioner, died on November 9, 2025, at the age of 84. His death, which occurred at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, was due to a sudden health complication. Paul served as NFL commissioner for 17 years, from 1989 to 2006, succeeding Pete Rozelle. Under his leadership, the NFL experienced significant growth and expansion. Key achievements included the construction of new stadiums and the launch of new franchises, among other developments. His death has saddened his friends, family, acquaintances, and those aware of the NFL's history.

What was the cause of Paul Tagliabue's death?

Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue died on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 84. His death was due to heart failure complicated by Parkinson's disease. According to his family's statement to The Athletes, Paul passed away peacefully at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The ex-NFL Commissioner had previously been public about his battle with Parkinson's disease. He disclosed his diagnosis in a 2021 interview with USA Today ahead of his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

Meet Paul Tagliabue's surviving family, his wife and children

Paul Tagliabue is survived by his wife, Chandler 'Chan' Minter, and their two children. Paul is married to Chandler 'Chan' Minter. Paul and Chandler were married on August 28, 1965, and remained together until his death on November 10, 2025. Paul was reported to be from Milledgeville, Georgia, while her familial roots are unknown. Charles met Paul Tagliabue while he was in law school. The couple dated for some time (the exact period is unknown), married, and became parents to two lovely children, a son named Drew and a daughter named Emily.

More about Paul Tagliabue's NFL career

Paul Tagliabue served as the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) for 17 years, from 1989 to 2006, and is remembered for overseeing a period of significant growth and expansion. Under Paul Tagliabue, the NFL grew from 28 to 32 teams with the addition of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens (relocated from Cleveland), and Houston Texans. He also negotiated lucrative television contracts, including a USD 3.6 billion deal that was the largest in TV history at the time, and oversaw the construction of 20 new stadiums.

Paul helped usher in an era of labour peace, with no player lockouts during his tenure, and negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that introduced free agency and the salary cap. Before Paul's NFL stint, he graduated from Georgetown University, where he was captain of the basketball team and his class president. He received his law degree from New York University School of Law. Now, following his death, the NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, who succeeded Paul, mourned his loss. Roger stated:

"Paul was the ultimate steward of the game — tall in stature, humble in presence and decisive in his loyalty to the NFL. I am forever grateful and proud to have Paul as my friend and mentor. I cherished the innumerable hours we spent together where he helped shape me as an executive but also as a man, husband and father."

We share our heartfelt condolences with Paul Tagliabue's family and hope they find the strength to cope with the grief of his passing.

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