Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, a three-time All-Star who spent 11 years in the NBA, has died. He was 81. The Bulls say Love died after a long battle with cancer.

Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, who was a three-time All-Star with the team, has died on Monday after a battle with cancer, the organization said.

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love passed away at 81 after battling cancer. Known as "Butterbean," he was a three-time NBA All-Star during his nine seasons with the Bulls and made a lasting impact on and off the court.