Jay Allen is the new voice of Comerica Park. We checked in with him as he prepared for Tigers Opening Day on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Detroit Free Press
Jay Allen, the Detroit Tigers public address announcer who was diagnosed with stage 4 bile duct cancer last August, has died. He was 60.
Allen’s family announced the news on Friday morning.
The Tigers released this statement on Allen’s death: “The Detroit Tigers are deeply saddened to learn that the club’s public address announcer, Jay Allen, passed away this morning. Everyone admired Jay’s faith, determination and positive mindset during his fight with cancer.