After Suffering Massive Stroke, Joe Senser Living 'New Normal'
Joe Senser's life changed forever on July 3 after falling in the bathroom, the result of suffering a massive stroke.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s what I can share based on recent public reports.
- Joe Senser, former Minnesota Vikings tight end and Twin Cities restaurateur, has died at age 69. The Vikings organization and local outlets announced the death on May 6, 2026.[4][5]
- His career highlight included a Pro Bowl season and later work as a radio broadcaster for the Vikings and ownership of several sports bars in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.[5][4]
- Earlier in his life, Senser faced a severe knee injury that affected his playing days, and he and his wife Amy Senser were prominent figures in Minnesota news due to her legal case in 2011–2014.[7][4]
If you’d like, I can pull more details from specific articles or provide a brief timeline of his NFL career and post-football ventures. I can also look for reactions from teammates or notable tributes.