The world of football was rocked on May 19, when news came through that legendary player and activist Jim Brown had passed away at the age of 87. His wife Monique confirmed the sadness and shared her heartbreak over his death in an Instagram post.
Who is Monique Brown?
Monique Brown is an actor, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and public speaker. She was a former runway model. Monique is also the President of the Amer-I-Can Foundation, a life skill program created by Jim himself. She has written several works including Draft Day and The Ali Summit, among others. The couple had one daughter together; Zoe Brown. Before Monique, Jim was married to Sue Brown from 1959 to 1972.
Monique focuses on building the self-esteem of young women. She doesn’t target professional, white-collar workers concerned with their own fulfilment. Instead, she educates and speaks to young girls about the importance of maintaining their unique identity.
The news of her husband’s death was met with an outpouring of emotion from football fans around the world. People flocked to social media to express their thoughts and memories of Jim, with many calling him a “legend” and a “visionary”.
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