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Phyllis George, the former first lady of Kentucky and co-host of CBS Sports' The NFL Today, died Thursday at the age of 70 because of a blood disorder.
Her former husband, ex-Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown Jr., released the news, per Jack Brammer of the Lexington Herald-Leader.
"Phyllis was a fighter and her children have shown her incredible love during this struggle," Gov. Brown said. "She was an incredible first lady for Kentucky.
George was also a pioneer in women's broadcasting, becoming the first female sportscaster in the United States, per Texas Monthly in 2001.