Chris Mortensen was an award-winning journalist who reported on the NFL for ESPN for more than three decades.
Death
He died on a Sunday morning at the age of 72.
Career
Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 and was a regular contributor to the network’s NFL shows and SportsCenter.
Tributes
Peyton Manning, a former NFL player, expressed his heartbreak over Mortensen’s death and cherished their friendship. He trusted Mortensen with his announcement to sign with the Broncos and with the news of his retirement.
Retirement
Before his death, Mortensen had stepped away from ESPN to focus on his health, family, and faith.
Battle with Cancer
Mortensen had been battling throat cancer since 2016.
Legacy
Mortensen was highly respected in the world of sports journalism³. His colleagues and friends in the industry expressed their admiration for him and his work.
Career
Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 and was a regular contributor to the network’s NFL shows and SportsCenter.
Tributes
Peyton Manning, a former NFL player, expressed his heartbreak over Mortensen’s death and cherished their friendship. He trusted Mortensen with his announcement to sign with the Broncos and with the news of his retirement.
Retirement
Before his death, Mortensen had stepped away from ESPN to focus on his health, family, and faith.
Battle with Cancer
Mortensen had been battling throat cancer since 2016.
Legacy
Mortensen was highly respected in the world of sports journalism³. His colleagues and friends in the industry expressed their admiration for him and his work.
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