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I’m heartbroke­n to tell you that today I lost my best friend and husband. 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. Kelly Clark.

Kelly Clark, in a tweet announcing the death Monday of her husband, 49ers great Dwight Clark, widely known for making “The Catch” from Joe Montana to defeat the Cowboys in the 1981 NFC Championsh­ip Game. The two-time Super Bowl winner was 61.

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