Former Dallas Cowboys star Jay Novacek’s wife was found dead this morning. Read more on LeAnne Novacek’s death, believed to be suicide, below.

LeAnne Novacek, 45, was found dead at 9:05 a.m. at her mother’s home in Burleson, Texas.

Burleson police and fire departments responded to “a report of a medical emergency, possible suicide”. LeAnne’s body was discovered in a bedroom of the home.

Burleson police Commander Doug Sandifer said that Jay Novecek’s wife apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police said they are awaiting the medical examiner’s ruling on a cause and manner of death.

“It appeared no foul play, so we’re waiting for the medical examiner’s findings,” Sandifer said.

Jay Novacek, a five-time Pro Bowler, played for the Cowboys from 1990 to 1995.  Novacek was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

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