The wife of Bengals Mike Zimmer, Vikki Zimmer, has died. The death of Vikki Zimmer, wife of Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, has been confirmed in a statement moments ago to press. Cause of death was not indicated by Mike Brown who said he was “stunned” by news of Vikki’s death.

Vikki died Thursday. Her and Mike were married 27 years and have three children. Bengals president Mike Brown issued the following statement Friday:

“We are stunned and saddened to learn of Vikki’s passing. She was a warm and popular person in the Bengals family, and our immense respect and affection for Mike makes this especially hard. Our hearts go out to Mike and his family.”

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis adds the following:

“Mike is part of our Bengals family, and we’ll support him in every way we can. We will dearly miss Vikki. She was a friend to all of us, and a big supporter of Mike’s players. Her thoughtfulness to them in so many ways will also be greatly missed.”

Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Send your love.