BreakingBREAKING· August 19, 2026 at 23:00
ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Passes Away at 93
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Bill Rasmussen, the visionary co-founder of ESPN, has passed away at the age of 93 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Rasmussen's groundbreaking work in establishing ESPN in 1979 revolutionized the sports broadcasting industry, providing 24-hour sports coverage and changing how fans consume sports. His legacy is marked by ESPN's growth into a global sports media powerhouse. The sports world mourns the loss of a pioneer who forever altered the landscape of sports media.
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Source: Associated Press
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