Former Vikings star Joe Senser died at the age of 69, the team announced Thursday .

The cause of death has not been disclosed.

The tight end starred for the Vikings from 1980-84 before a knee injury cut his career short, leading a tumultuous post-NFL life that saw his wife jailed over a fatal hit-and-run and him having to have to re-learn to walk and talk after suffering a stroke.

Vikings tight end Joe Senser attracted the attention of the Saints’ Derland Moore (74), Jim Kovach (52), and Rob Nairne (55) after catching a pass in the third quarter. Star Tribune via Getty Images

“The Vikings family is saddened by the loss of Joe Senser,” Vikings owner and president Mark Wilf said in a statement. “Joe was a Pro Bowler on the field, but his impact on the organization and in the community was felt long after his playing days.

“Joe was a generous soul with countless charitable endeavors.…