Former Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Greg Hawthorne dies at age 69, multiple outlets report. Hawthorne is remembered for his role with the Steelers and for being part of a Super Bowl championship team during his NFL career. Details about the circumstances of his death are not provided in the available reports. The New York Post and Yahoo Sports both state that Hawthorne, who was selected in the Steelers’ first round, has died at 69. Sources agree on his age at death and his connection to Pittsburgh, including his Super Bowl championship status. Neither outlet supplies additional biographical information, such as the date or location of his death, or specific career milestones beyond his draft status and championship. The reports are brief and focused on confirming his passing and summarizing his key affiliations with the Steelers.