Jay Novacek's Wife

Jay Novacek's Wife, LeAnne Novacek, Found Dead at 45

LeAnne Novacek, the wife of former Dallas Cowboys star Jay Novacek, was found dead Monday morning, according to a spokesperson with the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office.

According to Burleson police department spokesperson Sally Ellerston, police and fire departments responded to a “report of a medical emergency, possibly suicide” at 8:37 a.m. LeAnne Novacek’s body was found in the bedroom of the residence, according to the report.

There have been unconfirmed reports that the residence was her mother’s home in Burleson, Texas.

Ellerston told ESPNDallas.com that police on the scene called the Tarrant County coroner’s office, detectives and a victim’s assistance coordinator. an autopsy will be performed on Tuesday and the police investigation is ongoing.

Jay Novacek played six seasons with the Cowboys in the 1990s and ranks ninth in team history with 3,576 career receiving yards. He recorded five Pro Bowl berths in his career and was part of three Super Bowl-winning teams.

He retired in 1997 after a back injury forced him to miss the 1996 season. He and his wife continued to live in the area following his retirement, according to the ESPNDallas.com report.

Jay Novacek was recently inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame for his accomplishments at the University of Wyoming.