Some sad news to pass along this Sunday. Longtime ESPN reporter and journalist Chris Mortensen died Sunday morning. He was 72.
ESPN PR sent out a statement announcing Mortensen’s death.
“Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Piataro said in a release. “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.”
ESPN is very sorry to have to share this devastating news.