How did Walter Payton die, and what year?

Answer 1

In February of 1999, Payton announced that he had a rare liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis, which soon led to the growth of a cancerous tumor on his liver. Payton spent his final months alive as an advocate for organ transplants, appearing in many commercials to encourage others to donate organs. The following April, Payton made a final public appearance at a Chicago Cubs game with Mike Ditka, where he threw the game's Ceremonial first pitch. [7][8]

As a well loved public figure and celebrity, he was offered the option of moving up on the waiting list for organ donors, he declined this offer because it would mean another would die instead of him. On November 1, 1999, Payton died from the complications that arose from his illness. During the same week, the NFL held special ceremonies in each game to commemorate Payton's memory. In addition, the Chicago Bears wore special #34 patches on their jerseys to honor Payton. [7]

Answer 2

STEROID ABUSE!! How about getting your facts straight bub. That is an insult. He had a rare liver disease, and was in line for a liver transplant when they found a tumor as well. He then was taken off the donor list. On November 1, 1999, Mr. Walter Payton passed away. He was one of the classiest men ever to lace up the cleats. He gave back to the community, he took time for kids, and NEVER acted like some of the moronic idiots like T.O. and Randy Moss do.
The memorial they had was one of the saddest things that I have ever seen. Somewhere Papa Bear is sitting with Walter watching what is going on and smiling.

Answer 3

He had a rare liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis, which soon led to the growth of a cancerous tumor on his liver. On November 1, 1999, Payton died from the complications that arose from his illness.

Answer 4

Cancer or some Liver/Kidney disease? And I think in '03 or'04.