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Tributes paid to 'great mentor and friend' Bill Leavy after the NFL referee, who helped officiate at two Super Bowls, passes away at the age of 76 

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Former NFL referee Bill Leavy has died at the age of 76, according to a statement from the organization.

Walt Anderson, the NFL's senior vice president of officiating, said in a widely reported statement: 'We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Leavy, a longtime NFL referee and a current member of the league’s officiating staff.

'Bill was an outstanding official and an even better man. Always kind and thoughtful, Bill was instrumental in mentoring countless

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