Bulls Great Norm Van Lier Dies at Age 61

It is a sad day for sports fans from Chicago, the Midwest, and everywhere. One of the most passionate sports participants and fans ever passed away today: former Bulls great and announcer Norm Van Lier. He was 61.According to ChicagoBreakingNews.com, the Chicago Fire Department did a wellness check after Van Lier had not been heard from since not arriving for a scheduled appearance on the network's postgame show following the Bulls-New Jersey Nets game Wednesday night. They discovered Van Lier's body shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon and he was pronounced dead the scene. The cause of death was not released, pending a report by the Cook County medical examiner's office.The bio of Norm Van Lier displays his love for the game of basketball and for the Bulls.