The cause of dead has not been determined but foul play is not suspected.

Bengals president Mike Brown released a statement saying, “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.”

The couple had been married for 27 years. Our thoughts go out to the entire family, especially their three children. This is no doubt an especially difficult time for them – they family is known to be extremely close. Cowboys coach Dave Campo summed it all up in a statement he released:

“This is a sad day because I feel the worst for the kids. They have three beautiful kids and in the coaching business, in many times, the kids are closer to their mother than they are their father because of the work schedule.”

According to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office, foul play is not suspected in her death, but officials have not released any further details pending an autopsy.

Bengals president Mike Brown said, “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.”

Zimmer has been an NFL defensive coordinator for 10-years, joining the Bengals in January 2008.

Vikki was born in Layton, Utah.  She and Mike met during Mike’s coaching tenure at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah in 1981.  They were married for 27 years and have three children.  Their son Adam Zimmer is an assistant linebackers coach for the Saints.

Defensive coordinator Zimmer made the trip with the Bengals team to Baltimore on Saturday morning and was on hand to coach Sunday’s game against the Ravens.  He was accompanied by his father, Bill, son Adam and daughter Corri.  His mother and another son remained in Cincinnati.

Funeral arrangements are pending.