Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, a three-time All-Star who spent 11 years in the NBA, has died. He was 81. The Bulls say Love died after a long battle with cancer.

Former Chicago Bulls star forward Bob Love died Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 81. Love was a three-time All-Star who spent nine of his 11 NBA seasons with the Bulls. He joined Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan in becoming the second member of the Bulls to have his jersey retired by the organization in 1994.

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love passed away at 81 after battling cancer. Known as "Butterbean," he was a three-time NBA All-Star during his nine seasons with the Bulls and made a lasting impact on and off the court.