Longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen has passed away at the age of 72.
Mortensen’s run of breaking stories and informative appearances on studio shows continued unabated until 2016 when he announced that he had throat cancer and would not be as visible on the network.
ESPN is very sorry to have to share this devastating news.
Award-winning journalist Chris Mortensen passed away this morning at the age of 72. pic.twitter.com/m0Sh742PuO
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) March 3, 2024
Mortensen pioneered the role of the cable sports breaking news reporter in many respects. As the demand for breaking news grew, so did Mortensen’s contacts list.
X users reacted to Mortensen’s passing on Sunday.
Damn, he was great at his job, RIP Mort.
— Mike Monaghan (@lifewithmikey52) March 3, 2024
RIP, Mort. Heartfelt sympathies to your family.
— Bob Rathbun (@BobRathbunTV) March 3, 2024
ESPN’s current lead NFL reporter, Adam Schefter, also took to X to share his thoughts on his former colleague.
“An absolutely devastating day. Mort was one of the greatest reporters in sports history, and an even better man. Sincerest condolences to his family, and all who knew and loved him. So many did. Mort was the very best. He will be forever missed and remembered.”
Mortensen is survived by his wife, Micki, and son, Alex.
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