Billy Dee Williams remembers Gale Sayers

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Williams, who played the NFL legend in the 1971 ABC TV movie Brian's Song, tweeted of Sayers' passing at age 77: "My heart is broken over the loss of my dear friend, Gale Sayers. Portraying Gale in Brian’s Song was a true honor and one of the nightlights of my career. He was an extraordinary human being with the the kindest heart. My sincerest condolences to his family."