He was 91. Earl's music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. The legendary Boston Celtics player, who won 10 NBA championships with the franchise, died on Dec. 30 at the age of 88. Cain was never afraid to mix it up with discussion about politics a no-no in the Pitaro regime. Betty White. The founding editor of PEOPLE, whose belief in highlighting stories of ordinary people doing the extraordinary transformed the magazine industry, died on June 16. Although Irv Cross was once a student of the game, NFL games became mostly background noise because he didn't know who was playing. Now: Ohio State beat reporter for Land of 10, Then: ESPN.com Big Ten reporter His death was confirmed by NASCAR as well as his family. We took the time to compile a list of former Houston TV news anchors and their . A former Detroit news anchor died just one day after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to reports. Born Neville Livingston, the musician was the last surviving member of The Wailers, after bandmate Bob Marley died from cancer in 1981 and Peter Tosh was murdered in 1987. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Price was best known for his hit "Personality," which reached No. ", Supremes co-founder Diana Ross shared a tribute to her former bandmate on Twitter, writing, "I just woke up to this news, my condolences to you Mary's family, I am reminded that each day is a gift, I have so many wonderful memories of our time together. He did not share Dukakis' cause of death. He was 79. Now: Director of media for Hangar 24 Craft Brewing, Then: ESPN.com reporter, columnist; ESPN Radio host If you think that any words that I said caused the Mets to lose the division, you're an absolute idiot. On March 28, the Bob Moog Foundation announced that the music producer, best known for co-creating the TONTO the largest analog synth in the world died earlier that morning after facing "a long illness." He was 50. Following the news of her death, Hollywood's biggest stars shared tributes to the beloved actress. Losing music legend Bob Marley 41 years ago still hurts many to the core. Prince Markie Dee was more than a rapper; he was one of my very best and closest friends," Gregory wrote. Peter Mark Richman and I understood the music from the very first time we appeared together on Three's Company. You will be missed.". He also appeared in Hanks' 1996 directorial debut That Thing You Do!, as well as his 1998 HBO limited series From the Earth to the Moon and 2004's The Polar Express. "He will be missed by people from all parts of the world who were touched by his generosity, kindness, intellect and wonderful sense of humor," the Sands staff said in a press release. More recently, in 2011, he starred as the aging Lothario, Norman Cousins, in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and its sequel in 2015. Cross joined CBS in 1971, becoming the first Black network sports show anchor. "Forever in my Heart. He was 100. "The Jones family is in our thoughts as we mourn his loss and fondly remember the life and career of one of the greatest champions in American sports," it concluded. According to his IMDb page, Creek a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts also contributed to the animation for a number of other shows, including Central Park, Brickleberry and Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown. He was football. At just 58 years old, the award-winning Canadian director of acclaimed projects, such as Dallas Buyers Club, Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects, has died. He was 85. She was 78. Ernie's career, which began with 1975's The Waltons, spanned five decades and included a number of television show appearances, including The Dukes of Hazzard, The X-Files, The West Wing, That '70s Show and more. A handful have not given any public indication of what theyre up to at the moment. Looking back, she'd often say, 'I've had a lucky life,' and generations of children count themselves lucky toolucky to have the very real characters Beverly Cleary created, including Henry Huggins, Ramona and Beezus Quimby, and Ralph S. Mouse, as true friends who helped shape their growing-up years," said Suzanne Murphy, president and publisher of HarperCollins Children's Books. He was 58. The actor, who was an original Mouseketeer, died on April 29. She was one of the first black actresses, paving the way for many others. A medical emergency call was reportedly made from his home at about 3:30 a.m. Baldwin Hills, which aired from 200709, was a reality series that followed the lives of a group of wealthy Black teenagers from the Baldwin Hills area of Los Angeles. The veteran exotic dancer (ne Annie Banks) died in her Las Vegas apartment, surrounded by fellow burlesque performers and friends. Grahame, who opened up about her struggles with anorexia nervosa in her autobiographical books Dying to Be Thin (2009) and Fragile (2012), was recently in treatment for an eating disorder, and friends started a GoFundMe for her the month before her death. After graduating in 1948, she returned to her hometown, where she met and then married William (Bill) Carberry Loud. He also famously played Blake's father in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its sequel. The longtime television journalist and former CBS and NBC anchor died on March 9 of complications from kidney failure at his home in McLean, Virginia, his son, Jonathan Mudd, told The Washington Post. The budding socialite died of an accidental overdose, his family said in a statement to The New York Times. Rick DiPietro. He famously recreated the photo in 2014 with descendants of Chinese railroad workers. This project showed live drug arrests on primetime television. Turner sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson shared photo of son Michael, who died Friday at the age of 33. "It's very exciting to know that you are, hopefully, making a roadway for someone else to follow," she told PEOPLE in an early January interview about her groundbreaking life and career. Now: College football reporter for The Athletic, Then: ESPN Pac-12 reporter Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Joanne's family and the thousands of people who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.". Segal opened his first store in West Hollywood in 1961, with the Beatles, Diana Ross, Elvis Presley and Farrah Fawcett among its earliest fans, the company website said. Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked . The photo in question is one that commemorated the completion of the transcontinental railroad, in which Lee noticed no Chinese workers appeared. "John Henry Matthew Reilly AKA Jack. Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Disney General Entertainment Content and ESPN. Midwin Charles, a prominent defense attorney best known as a legal analyst for CNN and MSNBC, died Tuesday, her family announced. ", Ex-Pro Bowler, analyst Cross had stage 4 CTE, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Campbell: Lamar wants deal done with Ravens, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions, The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader, Browns' offense: Grading positions ahead of free agency, 2023 draft, Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency. It's not only that the world needs more artists, it's also just a lot of fun.". The actor's big break came in 1968 when he took on the role of Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on the crime drama series The Mod Squad until 1973. He was also known as 'Mr. I still think there's a very cavalier attitude toward CTE. Dukakis also starred as Clairee Belcher in 1989's Steel Magnolias. He was 94. In 2010, Cleary told PEOPLE that all but one of her 32 books were written in longhand and she never had a single rejected manuscript. "We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond's passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma," Diamond's rep said in a second statement. The legendary Oscar-winning actor, best known for his role as Baron von Trapp in The Sound of Music, died on Feb. 5 at his home in Connecticut. Williams' manager, Peg Donegan, confirmed to PEOPLE that the actor died at his home in Los Angeles. Douglas' cousin, Angie Tee, announced the actress' death Tuesday with an emotional tribute on Facebook. His friend, Shanna Moakler, said Freeman died in his sleep on Nov. 13, 2021, at his home in Austin. The family set out to raise $15,000 to cover his burial arrangements, but they have surpassed that amount, crowdsourcing over $23,000 as of March 24. 973,382,825,282 more to go ? As best we can tell, these former ESPNers do not currently have work. Five years later, she established Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd. The song topped the Billboard R&B chart, according to the Times. Price was later drafted and sent to Korea in 1953. "We are very sorry to have to share the devastating news of the . I'll tell it to your face.". SportsCenter Anchor, NHL Reporter & In the Crease Host. We need to do more managing of athletes by monitoring them better. "The dimming of her light is already felt by those who knew her well.". Sylvain will be buried in New York, Mizrahi told Rolling Stone. The actor, who rose to fame in his roles on General Hospital and Beverly Hills, 90210, died on Jan. 10. In 2018, she became the first Black woman to receive an honorary Oscar. Im sympathetic to all of it. Edward Aschoff, a college football reporter for ESPN, died Tuesday on his 34th birthday, according to ESPN. Longtime ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez died "unexpectedly" Sunday at the age of 58, according to a statement from ESPN and Sports Content Chairman James Pitaro. About four years ago, ESPN made significant cuts to its staff of journalists, among both on-air personnel and digital reporters and editors. The cause of death was not immediately known. Updated. The actor, known for his roles in Bosom Buddies, Newhart and Girls, has died at 66. Now: NBA reporter for New York Times, Then: ESPN NFL reporter The longtime Hollywood actor and the father of actress Blake Lively died on June 3. Several more Shakespearean roles, Broadway plays and Hollywood movies followed, including acclaimed turns in 1999's The Insider, in which he portrayed 60 Minutes reporter Mike Wallace, and 2001's A Beautiful Mind. The New York City native began his career as a part of the critically acclaimed Nuyorican Poetry Slam Team. On Monday, longtime anchor Kenny Mayne, who connected with fans and subjects in a novel manner through his "Mayne Event," NFL Countdown feature, announced he was leaving the network. February 13, 2017. Entrepreneur. A cause of death has not been revealed, and a rep for the actor did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Now: Professional tennis player, Then: ESPN NFL analyst Gabriel earned a Daytime Emmy nomination in 1980 for his turn as Dr. Seneca Beaulac on Ryan's Hope, which he starred in for more than 700 episodes from 1975 to 1989. Now: Executive director of sports and social program at Aspen Institute, Then: ESPN NFL analyst It's stage 4 [now], late-stage cancer. A statement from the Glasgow native's family, which was shared by record labels Transgressive and Future Classic, revealed that, "True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell. He is survived by wife Nomalizo Leah Tutu and four children, Trevor Thamsanqa Tutu, Naomi Nontombi Tutu, Theresa Thandeka Tutu and Mpho Tutu van Furth as well as their families. She began her acting career in the early 1980s by appearing in the soap opera Guiding Light. On August 10, 2016, John Saunders collapsed on his bathroom floor and died. We'll miss you, Betty. Now:Analyst and editor for FloHoops.com; executive director of Pro Training Center, Then: ESPN soccer reporter The expected layoffs at ESPN started Wednesday, April 29, with the company reportedly set to release about 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. No," his 76-year-old widow said. "Sending love to her family, friends and all of us.". Born Enrique Toms Delgado Jr. in 1933, Darrow grew up in New York City until his family moved back to his parents' native Puerto Rico in his teens, where he attended college before moving to Pasadena, California, in 1954, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mayne is . "She left on a countdown 4 3 2 1 @ 3:40pm. Born on November 18, 1935, in Drew, Mississippi, Pervis and his family soon moved to Chicago, where he grew up and went on to perform alongside his sisters Cleotha, Mavis and Yvonne as the Staple Singers in local churches during the late 1940s, according to The Guardian. McClure, whose last race was in 2016, spent the majority of his career in the Xfinity Series. He was 29. Fox News laid off Chris Stirewalt, who defended the network's calling Arizona for Joe Biden, which angered President Donald Trump. She was such an incredible woman in so many ways. Before that, he had also written for the Sacramento Bee, the San Jose Mercury News, the Miami Herald, the San Diego Union, and the Miami News. Now: Weighing next move, Then: TrueHoop founder, writer, editor It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so," wrote the composer. Cross joined CBS in 1971, becoming the first Black network sports show anchor. "Thank you so much, Ray, for gracing our show on-screen and off with your great presence! McMurtry was surrounded by his loved ones including his wife Norma Faye and his longtime writing partner Diana Ossana at the time of his death, his publicist told PEOPLE in a statement. A separate law enforcement source told PEOPLE that Williams died of a suspected overdose of heroin laced with fentanyl. This is just brutal., The Boston Red Sox tweeted their hearts go out to the Gomez family, including Pedro Gomezs son, Rio, a pitcher in our minor league system., Pedro Gomez was one of the kindest and most genuine people youd ever come across in our game, Alex Wood, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, wrote. Her family announced her passing with a statement on Facebook, disclosing that she died of natural causes. (Photo by Sporting News/Getty). Michael Johnson, son of TNT sportscaster Ernie "E.J." Johnson, has died, his father said . The role earned Scolari an Emmy Award in 2016 for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series. Tyler, who played Central Perk barista Gunther on the hit show, revealed his diagnosis for the first time in mid-June, about three years after his treatment began in 2018. Deadline was the first to report the news. Today she placed the last ornament, a Star, on top of the tree.". The actor additionally landed roles in other prominent shows, including Days of Our Lives, Generations, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Seinfeld, and appeared in films such as The Hiding Place (1975) and The Return of Superfly (1990). The Bears released a statement remembering Dickerson and expressing the organizations sympathies to his young son and family. Just brutal. @wusa9 @WUSA9sports pic.twitter.com/FnVnBYC0ub, Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) April 27, 2018, Then: ESPN LA radio host Red Wings. The disease's other symptoms include loss of memory and motor function and changes in behavior and mood. Now: Radio host on SiriusXM; play-by-play for Philadelphia Soul, Then: ESPN.com NBA analyst Throughout the 60s he helmed a number of commercials and shows including Wanted: Dead or Alive, The Loretta Young Show, Route 66, The Rifleman, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Gilligan's Island, Perry Mason, The Wild Wild West, Get Smart, The Fugitive and The Twilight Zone (including "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," one of the series' most revered episodes). "His scoring ability was so prolific, and his form so pure, that he earned the simple nickname, 'The Shooter.' "We are saddened by the passing of Beverly Cleary, one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. Now: MLB columnist for The Athletic, analyst for CBS Sports HQ; radio host on SiriusXM, Then: ESPN St. Louis Cardinals beat reporter Additionally, while it was his name appearing in the shows' titles, Larry always viewed his interview subjects as the true stars of his programs, and himself as merely an unbiased conduit between the guest and audience," the statement said in part. He suffered so many head injuries in his rookie season that his Eagles teammates called him "Paper Head. Longtime ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez died unexpectedly Sunday at his home, the network announced. Saunders joined ESPN in December 1986 to anchor SportsCenter. He was 93. Zampatti died at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney. Then: ESPN SEC recruiting analyst Scolari died of cancer the morning of Oct. 22, following a two-year illness, his manager Ellen Lubin Sanitsky at Wright Entertainment told Variety and Deadline. He was 58 years old. Harry was a model, appearing in Italian Vogue and Balmain campaigns. He was our everything and his kids biggest believer.. Wilson's cause of death was not immediately clear but Schwartz said in a statement that she "passed away suddenly. A Warner Bros. ESPN anchor Rachel Nichols apologized on-air Monday to her colleague Maria Taylor. She was 80. The Canadian actor, best known for his role as Dave Turner in Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died at age 29. ESPN Radio Host & Analyst, NHL. Rest In Peace Peter Mark Richman.". "The untimely passing of such a young, bright light is difficult to process. She was 94. Now: NBC Sports Radio host, Then: ESPN motorsports commentator Long's former bandmates Valli, 86, and Bob Gaudio, 78, confirmed the news in a statement they jointly shared on Facebook. She was 25. Greenspan, the executive producer of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants died after a long battle with cancer. 11 Jun 2022. Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. Now: WUSA9 sports director and reporter. "It's been my privilege to work with Cloris Leachman, one of the most fearless actresses of our time. December 29, 2021 9:13am. He was one of a kind, and will be truly missed., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Jazz legend dead: Grammy-winning visionary composer was 89, Three-time NFL Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion dead, Hayden Panettieres brothers cause of death revealed, Waddle said in ESPNs obituary for Dickerson. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. There was no one like Cloris. The actor had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and had contracted COVID-19 and pneumonia, but his cause of death was not specified. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. "I love you forever Daddy.". Now imagine that person being your dad. Mom, per her Twitter bio, Then: SportsCenter, NFL Live anchor Pedro Gomez was one of the nicest and warmest people I ever encountered during my time at ESPN, journalist Jemele Hill wrote on Twitter. There will be a funeral held in Israel, with a Las Vegas memorial service at a later date. . The beloved host of the 1960s children's show Wonderama died due to complications from the novel coronavirus, according to a statement on his official website. Evening co-anchor Kent Bates and sports anchor/director Greg Kerr will leave the station . and The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. As a significant rights-holder in the sports media landscape, ESPN isnt going anywhere. The singer died at his home in Dolton, Illinois, Adam Ayers, a spokesperson for his sister Mavis Staples, told the Associated Press. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in Lee's honor to the Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA) Photog Affinity Group. Tony Dow, 77. The beloved journalist and radio host died in Los Angeles on Jan. 23. A cause of death has yet to be announced. In 2009, he received the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. She also appeared in 2013's Golden Rainbow and the 2019 web series Dear My Name. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said, "The Queen is sending a private message of condolence to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore. She was 96. I don't think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. Authorities did not share any additional information at the time. Athlete. Fox News anchor Leland Vittert, who has been with the network for more than a decade, has mysteriously parted ways with Fox News with no explanation after being off the air for months following . Dickerson's wife, Caitlin, died two years ago from melanoma, and t She was 94. "It is with an unspeakably heavy heart that I share the news of my father's passing," the Lost alum, 42, captioned her tribute. Before his time in Hollywood, Ernie was an English professor and a captain in the U.S. Marine Corp, having served in the Vietnam War, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The band found commercial success with their second single, "Stars," from their third album, You'd Prefer an Astronaut. (@DanaONeilWriter) April 26, 2018, Then: ESPN.com college sports writer Joanne Rogers, the classical pianist and widow of TV icon Fred Rogers, died on Jan. 14. These former ESPN contributors have left media, but hung around in sports one way or another. He was 42. He was 74. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans.". He also took home two Golden Globes, once in 1965 for most promising newcomer (a since discontinued award) for the film The New Interns, and once for his performance in 1974's romantic comedy A Touch of Class. The University of California, Davis, where Thiebaud taught for more than 40 years, announced his death in a news release on Dec. 26. She was 65. BET's thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley's friends and family during this time.". In 1986, Donner opened his own production studio with his wife and fellow producer Lauren Schuler entitled, Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions before it made the name switch to just The Donner's Company in 1999. "He achieved a lot in his 24 years, but we will never get the chance to see how much more Harry could have done.". "With inconsolable sorrow, we are sad to share the news with friends and family that on Sunday, January 10 at 1:55 p.m. PT, Pat Loud passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes," the statement read. Following news of his passing, tributes poured into social media highlighting not only his professional excellence, but his kind spirit and glowing personality. Now: Analyst for NBC Sports California; podcast host for Barstool Sports, Then: SportsCenter anchor Darrow, best known for his turn as Manolito Montoya on the 1960s Western television series The High Chaparral, died on March 14. He passed away on February 19, 2022, at the age of 95. "I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright. Now: Freelance college basketball contributor for The Athletic, Then: ESPN.com Big 12 reporter "They made him a stronger helmet.". The actor's nephew discovered his body in the living room. He covered the game for more than two decades, including the past 11 years with Turner Sports, where he showed his full range of skills as an engaging television analyst, podcast host and writer. Keep in mind that we're dealing with the steamiest ESPN personalities of all-time, meaning some might be past their prime right now but were once ridiculously . He was a Dad, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor, Gomezs family said in a statement published by ESPN Front Row. Now: MLB columnist for The Athletic; interview-show host for Stadium; MLB Network contributor, Then: ESPN.com columnist He was 73. The former Bachelorette New Zealand contestant died on April 29 at the age of 31. He was beloved as an artist, professor, mentor, father, grandfather, philanthropist and community leader," UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May said in the news release. Fellow former contestant Marc Johnson confirmed the news of Karika's death, telling New Zealand news outlet Stuff that he was with him when the reality star died in Wellington. On Monday, longtime anchor Kenny Mayne, who connected with fans and subjects in a novel manner through his Mayne Event, NFL Countdown feature, announced he was leaving the network. He left the network in 1994 and later served as athletic director at Idaho State and Macalester College in Minnesota. We were all better off for knowing him personally and professionally. ESPN Host Rachel Nichols goes on camera after the Phoenix Suns game against the LA Clippers during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 28, 2021 at Phoenix Suns . He was 79. Irv Cross and his family made the decision to donate his brain to help raise awareness of the long-term consequences of repeated blows to the head. In addition to his music, DMX also appeared in 15 films and several TV appearances. Peter Mark Richman, an actor with over 130 television credits including his recurring role as Reverend Snow on Three's Company, died on Jan. 14 at the age of 93. March 14, 2022. He was 77. Vince Cellini. The trailblazing Tony Award and Emmy-winning actress died on Jan. 28. A member of three Brazilian World Cup champion teams, Pel was widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time and often was given credit for coining the term "the beautiful game," used to describe the sport. King's family announced that she died at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. A lifelong entrepreneur he started out selling and installing air-conditioners Stewart created the Sandals Foundation in 2009, to support local construction of schools and access to health care. "I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. But many reporters have managed to prove a perfect combination of beauty with brains. A native of Jamaica, Stewart born Gordon Arthur Cyril Stewart launched his first resort, Sandals Montego Bay, in 1981. https://t.co/uSKOeeFi69 https://t.co/Pg4ByMeF4z, Ethan Strauss (@SherwoodStrauss) April 13, 2018, Then: ESPN.com MLB columnist Chris McKendry: 1996-present ( SportsCenter and ESPNews) Sarina Morales: 2015-present ( SportsCenter) Arda Ocal: 2016-present ( SportsCenter, The Point, and In The Crease) Karl Ravech: 1993-present ( Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter) Tony Reali: 2000-present ( Pardon the Interruption and host of Around the Horn) The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback had 22 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries, 8 forced fumbles and 2 defensive touchdowns. Dickersons wife, Caitlin, died two years ago from melanoma, and the couple is survived by their 11-year-old son, Parker. So far, in 2022, we've had to say goodbye to some notable Black people. Cross, who was 81 when he died Feb. 28, 2021, suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Boston University researchers said Tuesday. My heartfelt sympathy to beautiful Pat and your family RIP, RAY.". The Oscar-nominated filmmaker passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Dec. 26 at his cabin outside Quebec City, PEOPLE confirmed at the time. In 1984, he starred in six episodes of Dallas as Roy Ralston. "Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica. According to its latest report, the BU CTE Center said it has diagnosed 345 former NFL players with CTE out of 376 former players who were studied, a rate of 91.7%. Now: University of Wisconsin beat writer for Land of 10, Then: ESPN college football analyst Now: College basketball analyst for FS1, CBS; on faculty at Columbia University, teaching sports management seminar (all of which he has done since before ESPN layoffs). Born in Eastman, Georgia, in 1928, she moved to Hollywood at age 17 and began dancing as Tempest Storm. "If not for yourself then for the rest of us. He was a friend, creative partner and an older brother to me. Did you encounter any technical issues? ", The statement continued, "Nobody loved football more than Coach. Elle Duncan to Co-Anchor 6 p.m. SportsCenter Starting in February Sage Steele will move to the noon ET edition of SportsCenter as co-anchor after the College Football Playoff and will add a new periodic ESPN+ interview program to her slate, while Elle Duncan will move to the 6 p.m. edition in February as ESPN announces the anchor lineups for its signature news and information program for the . Her friendships spanned continents and were close and enduring," a statement from her family read. He was 69. "It's important to highlight cases like Irv Cross' because he was able to live a long and successful life where CTE didn't dramatically impair him," he said. Now: Red Sox play-by-play voice on NESN (where he has worked since 2016), Then: ESPN NFL reporter "He passed away today at 1:17am after a long illness.". On the big screen, his film credits include the Safdie brothers' Good Time, Alejandro G. Irritu's Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and Steven Soderbergh's Side Effects. Hogan, a longtime television actor who was best known for his roles in hit shows including Law & Order and The Wire, died of complications from pneumonia on May 27. The pitch clock has arrived across Major League Baseball, and ESPN is leading the line displaying it on the screen.