ESPN journalist Chris Mortensen dies at the age of 72

[pwaldo]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ot...es-age-72.html

Chris Mortensen, the award-winning ESPN journalist, died at the age of 72 on Sunday morning.

The NFL insider, who joined ESPN in 1991, only retired from the network after 32 years ahead of the 2023 NFL season back in September.

The network announced his passing in a statement on Sunday afternoon. A cause of death was not given.

'Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate,' ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro shared.

He covered the NFL with extraordinary skill and passion, and was at the top of his field for decades. He will truly be missed by colleagues and fans, and our hearts and thoughts are with his loved ones.'

[ethunder]

Sad to read this!