Joe Senser dies at 69 as unanswered questions surround final chapter of his life

 Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser has passed away at 69. Senser, a Pro Bowler and the only Vikings tight end to achieve over 1,000 receiving yards in a season, died on May 7th. The cause of death remains unknown, though he had been dealing with the aftermath of a severe stroke suffered in 2016. Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser has passed away at 69. Senser, a Pro Bowler and the only Vikings tight end to achieve over 1,000 receiving yards in a season, died on May 7th. The cause of death remains unknown, though he had been dealing with the aftermath of a severe stroke suffered in 2016.