CHICAGO - Chicago Bulls legend Bob Love died last Thursday in Chicago at the age of 81 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Love played nine seasons with the Bulls, becoming a cornerstone of the team.

Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love died Monday at age 81, the team announced, following “a long battle with cancer.” Love was a three-time All-Star and played nine seasons with the Bulls as part of his 11-season NBA career.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Bob Love, an NBA basketball legend who played nine seasons with the Chicago Bulls, died Monday. Love died after a long battle with cancer, the Bulls said. He was 81.