The update came shortly after police were seen removing a vehicle, which matched a description from a missing person poster as the car Nix was last seen driving, from a Florida pond, according to CBS Sports. A rep representative for the family shared . Watch the special NFL Draft edition of #LikeItOrNot here: https://t.co/n2yJHDJ7XS #fox5dc, Then: ESPN.com college football writer Amanda Edwards/WireImage/Getty. The pioneer sportscaster and former professional football cornerback died on Feb. 28. She was 26. The late icon also appeared in many fan-favorite shows, including Walker, Texas Ranger and The Chisholms. Banes, known for her work on Broadway and in films such as Gone Girl and Pumpkin, died following a hit-and-run accident that took place on June 4 while she was visiting New York City from Los Angeles. He was a Dad, loving husband, loyal friend, coach and mentor, Gomezs family said in a statement published by ESPN Front Row. BRISTOL, CT - ESPN has been rattled by internal strife after anchor Sage Steele was caught last weekend on a hot mic talking openly about sports. The Eagles did not reveal a cause of death for the former athlete. "He never had a cigarette in his mouth, he never had a taste of alcohol, he didn't chew (tobacco), he didn't cuss. His music has earned him 35 Billboard spots, including six Top 10 hits. Over the course of his career, the Baltimore, Maryland native released 15 Billboard Hot 100 megahit songs, including "Party Up (Up In Here)" and his collaboration "Money, Power, Respect" with The Lox and Lil' Kim. The photo in question is one that commemorated the completion of the transcontinental railroad, in which Lee noticed no Chinese workers appeared. If you think that any words that I said caused the Mets to lose the division, you're an absolute idiot. Kotto's career began in the early 1960s, with his role as an extra in 4 for Texas, the Frank Sinatra- and Dean Martin-led comedy Western. The child star is survived by his wife Michelle of 42 years. Entrepreneur. The London-born producer's creation was relied upon in the production of several iconic artists' albums, including Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, the Isley Brothers, Bobby Womack and Joan Baez. Mayne is the latest high-profile, front-facing talent to leave the network over the last year. His passing comes weeks after he was hospitalized with COVID-19 on Jan. 2. . Joey Jordison, a drummer and founding member of the hard rock band Slipknot, died July 26, 2021.He was 46. Liz Cross said she wanted to remember the joy their young grandson brought Irv over his final years and not dwell on how she had to watch the man she loved slip away. The hit song earned him the nickname Mr. The members of this group continue to work in media but have left sports behind, at least for now. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Cross' death on their website. "As most of you know, Sylvain battled cancer for the past two and 1/2 years," Mizrahi wrote. A former Detroit news anchor who worked at the country's first black-owned television station died last Tuesday a day after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, a report said. The disease can be diagnosed only after death. You never knew what Cloris was going to say or do and that unpredictable quality was part of her unparalleled magic," said Green. Scolari died of cancer the morning of Oct. 22, following a two-year . He was 75. "We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Former NFL star Irv Cross, who became the first Black Man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, died on Feb. 28, 2021.And this week, Boston University researchers revealed that Cross suffered from stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to the Associated Press.Stage 4 is the most advanced stage of CTE, showing the damage that often causes behavioral . "Tutu was a living embodiment of faith in action, speaking boldly against racism, injustice, corruption, and oppression, not just in apartheid South Africa but wherever in the world he saw wrongdoing, especially when it impacted the most vulnerable and voiceless in society," his foundation wrote. He was 52. A cause of death was not given. Now: Executive director of the Carolinas Senior Football Showcase, Then: Wednesday Night Baseball analyst "Kevin Durant needs a relationship that teaches him what you have to respond to and what you just let go.". Jeff Dickerson, who covered the Chicago Bears for ESPN, died on Tuesday from complications of colon cancer at the age of 44. Peter Gammons: (1990-2009), MLB reporter for ESPN, now in same capacity for the MLB Network; Hank Goldberg: (1993-2022) Miami-based bureau reporter; died on July 4, 2022; Pedro Gomez: (2003-2021) West Coast based reporter; died on February 7, 2021; Ann Kreiter (formerly Ann Werner): (1990-2000), now an anchor and studio host at BTN Her memoir, Just As I Am, was released just days before her death. He was 58. Tom Rinaldi: Now at Fox Sports where he'll work the NFL sidelines, Rinaldi led the network's golf, tennis and college football coverage for years. host of Like it or Not on Fox 5 in Washington D.C. Executive director of sports and social program at Aspen Institute, Adam Schefter pranked Pardon My Take with Lamar Jackson trade to Washington, WFAN voice Sal Licata blows up after being blamed for 2022 Mets fiasco, Cost-cutting, layoffs reportedly coming to NFL Media, ESPNs Phil Orlins talks displaying the pitch clock, its challenges, and on-screen data, CBS Sports Radio pauses Andrew Perloffs potentially dangerous peanut butter bit, FS1s Ric Bucher says Kevin Durant needs to get married to learn whats important. Now: Radio host on SiriusXM; play-by-play for Philadelphia Soul, Then: ESPN.com NBA analyst And that wasn't who he was. Mayne is . Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? His novels Chasing Destiny, Liar's Game, Between Lovers, Thieves' Paradise, The Other Woman, Drive Me Crazy, Genevieve, Naughty or Nice, Sleeping with Strangers, Waking with Enemies and Pleasure all landed spots on The New York Times best-seller list. In fact, Liz Cross said she and her husband were "both in denial" about the cause of the breakdowns in his health until about five years before his death. There was no one like Cloris. Newscaster and TV host, Harris Faulkner, is currently associated with Fox News Channel. "A woman of extraordinary generosity, philanthropist and world famous designer," the statement read. He was 93. He just wanted me to be there." 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: Senior editor at The Ringer, Then: ESPN NBA reporter, columnist "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. He was 91. In 1964, he landed his first TV role as a physician in Doctor Who, before going on to star in several shows such as Doc Martin, Doctors, Downton Abbey, Young Dracula and other BBC and ITV shows. His other songs include "Calling All Hearts," which has been featured in episodes of Nashville and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and "Bad Case of You," which appeared in two episodes of Transparent. This last year with her has been beautiful and heartbreaking.". "Peter Mark's family would like to thank all those who have been expressing their condolences and admiration for his extraordinary accomplishments," a statement provided to PEOPLE reads. Crawford, whose acting career kicked off on The Mickey Mouse Club, was nominated for an Emmy at age 13 for his role in The Rifleman. Robert Flores: 2005-2016 ( SportsCenter, ESPNews ); now with MLB Network. "Only posting because I see the story getting out there. The coroner later said Saunders died of a combination of an enlarged heart, complications from his diabetes, and dysautonomia, which affects the automated nervous system that regulates breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate. The Fat Boys' Dee, n Mark Anthony Morales, has died at age 52. "Officially 'retiring' from public life on his 79th birthday, Tutu continued to speak out on a range of ethical and moral issues: illegal arms deals, xenophobia, oppressed people in Palestine, respect for the rule of law, HIV/Aids, Tibet, China, Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, and LGBTQI+ rights," the notice continued. The former bassist of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons died of COVID-19 on April 21. He famously recreated the photo in 2014 with descendants of Chinese railroad workers. Marty Schottenheimer NFL coach. 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. We all got together in October for an event, and there he was lifting our spirits and assuring us he was going to beat cancer. Local news outlets in the island country reported in August that Wailer was recovering from a stroke. Born in Eastman, Georgia, in 1928, she moved to Hollywood at age 17 and began dancing as Tempest Storm. She went on to appear in films like Rancho Notorious, Triple Threat and Miss Grant Takes Richmond, in which she starred opposite Lucille Ball. The family added that Gomez died at home. Pedro was far more than a media personality. The cause of his death is unclear. Originally The Disco 3, the trio changed their name to The Fat Boys in 1983, according to Rolling Stone. The actor eventually left Hollywood behind, working as a carpenter for 20 years, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 24. My deepest condolences to his family. His other TV credits include appearances on Mystery Woman, American Dragon: Jake Long, Judging Amy, Empire and Everybody Hates Chris. He also served as co-moderator of Meet the Press. "We will post more as we learn more of where to send your condolences.". It was the disease that did that.". He spent two decades covering a range of political stories while also serving as the weekend anchor for CBS Evening News. ESPN.com Senior Writer/ESPN Insider/National College Football Reporter/Studio Analyst. They were right and Im better for the experience. He always had a camera around his neck, documenting a community event, capturing a social injustice for the record and even correcting the social injustice of an historical event that took place well over a century ago. After a handful of roles in various TV shows and plays, Darrow found his breakout role in The High Chaparral, which ran on NBC from 1967 through 1971. Harry had reportedly struggled with addiction for several years. There were hardly planned farewells or tributes, just exits stage left. President Donald Trump. Valle is survived by his sons, Alex and mile, and siblings Marie-Jose Valle, Stphanie Tousignant and Grald Valle. Bryan was a dear friend, a loving father, brother, and was an incredible person and musician," the band continued. Karen Hudson-Samuels, 68, worked for over four decades in Detroit as an anchor, producer . "Our motto was, 'extraordinary people doing ordinary things, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.' 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. Now: President of Delsohn Strategies communications and PR agency, Then: ESPN NFL analyst "We will forever be saddened that his life was cut short by this devastating disease," the statement read in part. ESPN 1000 host Tom Waddle remembered Dickerson as selfless, and someone who showed grace amid his immense personal struggles. His acting credits span over 100 primetime shows and an abundance of daytime soap dramas based in both California and New York, per the Times. Thats just who he was. He was 66. Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died on Feb. 8 at her home in Las Vegas, her publicist Jay Schwartz confirmed to PEOPLE. Everyone who knew Jeff Dickerson was better off for it, tweeted Jon Greenberg of The Athletic. He is also the name behind the widely popular "Madden" video games. and The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. Over five decades, Walter took on a variety of different roles, from theatre work to voiceovers to appearances on the big and small screens, including a turn in Clint Eastwood's directorial debut, Play Misty for Me. Earl Arms and Josh Jackson offer encouragement to viewers upset over having to work during the holidays. He also landed roles in several movies, including Purple Rain (he played Prince's father), The Butler and Reindeer Games. Athlete. After retiring at the end of the 1959-60 season, he went on to coach for the Rangers, Blues, and Hartford Whalers. Starting with scripts for his personal comedy act, he went on to write poetry and short stories before releasing his debut novel Sister, Sister in 1996. "As wonderful as his legacy is, he had no plans for the unmentionable, and thus, here we are. He later appeared in Lena Dunham's hit HBO series Girls as her character Hannah Horvath's father Tad, who comes out as gay while married to her mother Loreen (Becky Ann Baker). December 29, 2021 9:13am. The rapper, born Gregory Jacobs, was found dead in a hotel room. Aaron Rodgers slams his Twitter enemies with 'closed doors Red-hot Jon Rahm no match for wind-swept Bay Hill: 'F--king hard', Unprecedented turnaround sets this team up to be MLB's greatest show, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Kellyanne Conway and George Conway to divorce, Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave. "We are saddened to hear the news of our brother Johnny Solinger," the group wrote. Tyson earned a slew of accolades and awards for her starring roles in film and television over the years, including the notable 1972 drama Sounder, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, which earned her two Emmy Awards, as well as Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All. Mom, per her Twitter bio, Then: SportsCenter, NFL Live anchor Dustin did not suffer. His casino and resort destination Las Vegas Sands announced the news, confirming that Adelson died from "complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma." 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. 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 . Personality. He knew his 'stuff.' The actress' death was announced by Sublime Artist Agency on Instagram on Jan. 25, though Song's cause of death was not released. The acclaimed painter, best known for his decorative pieces that brought commonplace objects and landscapes to life, died at 101. He was 90. Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 5, 2006. The singer/guitarist died at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Big Ang star Linda Torres died on April 2 after testing positive for COVID-19. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, as well as his two sons, Rio and Dante, and his daughter, Sierra, according to the network. Dickersons wife, Caitlin, died two years ago from melanoma, and the couple is survived by their 11-year-old son, Parker. Cecil earned a Grammy for best-engineered recording for his work on Innervisions. Then: ESPN college football reporter Sylvain's wife, Wanda O'Kelley Mizrahi, shared the news of his death in a Facebook post on Jan. 14. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? The was canceled in May 2013, originally, and again indefinitely in May 2020 following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He also financed the Broad Museum in downtown L.A., which opened in 2015 and includes 2,000 artworks from the Broads' collection, worth $1.6 billion, according to NBC News. Born Joseph Louis LaBracio in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1941, Long was trained in classical music but transitioned to the Fender bass guitar after he reportedly suffered a hand injury. Some of Donner's other credits include Scrooged (1988), Maverick (1994), Assassins (1995), Conspiracy Theory (1997), Timeline (2003) and most recently, 2006's 16 Blocks. There will be a funeral held in Israel, with a Las Vegas memorial service at a later date. The Oscar-nominated actor died on March 23 of complications from bypass surgery. "Dan Sartain left us many memories and music, but has unfortunately left us way too early," his family wrote on the official fundraiser page. 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. In a statement . A Chicago native, Reilly started acting in the 1960s with guest-starring roles on Death Valley Days, Apple's Way and Gunsmoke. With a single look she had the ability to break your heart or make you laugh till the tears ran down your face. 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. His family revealed the news of his death in a statement shared on his website. A former Detroit news anchor died just one day after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to reports. The five-time Emmy Award nominee was found at around 2 p.m. in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment, a source from the NYPD told PEOPLE. The country icon died of natural causes on Jan. 8, PEOPLE confirmed. Price was later drafted and sent to Korea in 1953. Nix, who played football for the New York Giants and the University of Notre Dame, has died. He was transported to the hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced dead at 10:57 p.m. He composed the musician's 1977 debut album Bat Out of Hell, which remains one of the best-selling albums of all time. Born in Eugene, Oregon, Pat studied world history and English literature at Stanford University. The New York Times best-selling author, who rose to prominence for his work about contemporary Black life, died of cancer on Jan. 3. Now: 49ers beat writer for The Athletic, Then: ESPN.com MLB reporter, columnist "He passed away today at 1:17am after a long illness.". "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," Buckingham Palace said in a statement. 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) A cause of death has not been given. Longtime ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez died unexpectedly Sunday at his home, the network announced. Jones died in Florida after he was hospitalized for his failing health, according to Celtics spokesperson Jeff Twiss, ESPN reports. "It is with an unspeakably heavy heart that I share the news of my father's passing," the Lost alum, 42, captioned her tribute. The actor's nephew discovered his body in the living room. "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. For that, we are grateful.". "I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday," Safran wrote. He was 85. "We are shocked and saddened to learn t He also suffered multiple concussions throughout his professional career. Find out Tuesday night at 10 p.m. She was 34. He was 54. Chris Nowinski, the founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, said that, when he met with Cross in 2018, "it was very clear" the former Eagle was suffering. Bob Neumeier, the affable broadcaster known as "Neumy" to legions of sports fans familiar with his work at Ch. Edward Aschoff, a college football reporter for ESPN, died Tuesday on his 34th birthday, according to ESPN. There's a lot of denial.". According to The New York Times, his death was confirmed in a statement by his family, who shared that his death was related to a "recent medical diagnosis" that Stewart had kept private. The Bears released a statement remembering Dickerson and expressing the organizations sympathies to his young son and family. He stopped going to church. The avant-garde pop producer and musician died on Jan. 30. Earl's music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. In 2016, he starred as the Archbishop of Canterbury in season 1 of The Crown. Wailer first rose to international fame as a founding member of the iconic reggae group, alongside Marley, his childhood friend. "It's been my privilege to work with Cloris Leachman, one of the most fearless actresses of our time. 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. 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. Valle's producing partner, Nathan Ross, said in a statement, "Jean-Marc stood for creativity, authenticity and trying things differently. Although Irv Cross was once a student of the game, NFL games became mostly background noise because he didn't know who was playing. There was a lot of family and friends," he said. After many months of failing health she is finally at peace and with her Louis," Apollo wrote, citing Dukakis' late husband, Louis Zorich. Sergio Dipp. Good to see him landing somewhere again. Wilson's cause of death was not immediately clear but Schwartz said in a statement that she "passed away suddenly. Now:Analyst and editor for FloHoops.com; executive director of Pro Training Center, Then: ESPN soccer reporter "Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life. Now: College football reporter for The Athletic, Then: ESPN business analyst "I've been dealing with that diagnosis for almost the past three years. The cause of death was not immediately known. "I was with him in his final moments. He died February 8 at the age of 77 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Below is a list of former ESPN employees who have confirmed their departures via social media (this list will continue to be updated). BET's thoughts and prayers go out to Ashley's friends and family during this time.". Dr. Ann McKee, a professor of neurology and pathology at Boston University, said she was not surprised Irv Cross' brain reached stage 4, given the length of his overall football career (the study counted 17 years) and his age. On August 10, 2016, John Saunders collapsed on his bathroom floor and died. Now: IncomingGolden State Warriors reporter for The Athletic, Thrilled to announce that I'll be joining The Athletic on May 15th. The luxury chain now spans 15 resorts, with six across Jamaica. Over her seven decades in the business, the star would go on to win an Oscar, a Golden Globe and over 20 Emmy nominations and nine wins more trophies than any other television performer in history. "He was the nicest, kindest, most helpful, wonderful man I ever met," Liz Cross said. Now: St. Louis Cardinals beat reporter for The Athletic, Then: ESPN.com NHL reporter, columnist 1. He was 44 years old. Stolley, who was PEOPLE's Managing Editor when the magazine first launched in 1974, died of heart complications while surrounded by family in Evanston, Illinois, PEOPLE confirmed. on WUSA9. Celebrities who died in 2021. Joanne Rogers, the classical pianist and widow of TV icon Fred Rogers, died on Jan. 14. Aaker earned a number of other acting credits before his big break in 1954, both on television and the big screen. The essayist and journalist, best known for her work in The New Yorker, died on June 16. The Big Brother UK alum died on April 9, according to Deadline. Now: Back on ESPN for 2018 IndyCar season, Then: Play-by-play commentator on various ESPN events, including MLB coverage Sports anchor Sage Steele is off the air at ESPN after she called vaccine mandates "sick" and "scary" and questioned why former President Barack Obama identifies as Black even .