NBA Sideline Reporter Craig Sager Dies At 65
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Legendary NBA sideline reporter for TNT and TBS Craig Sager has died, Turner Sports announced on Thursday.
Sager was 65 years old.
— TurnerSportsPR (@TurnerSportsPR) December 15, 2016
Sager was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2014, but returned to work the following year. In July of 2016, Sager underwent bone marrow surgery, shortly after giving an unforgettable speech at the 2016 ESPY Awards.
Sager was known for his animated outfits to compliment his outgoing personality.
94WIP personalities reacted to the sad news on Twitter.
Craig Sager RIP...what a fight he put up it was SO INSPIRING...may God bless his soul and family
— paul jolovitz (@jollywipradio) December 15, 2016
RIP Craig Sager. Hope this is the last time I write this: 2016 has been the worst year ever in terms of losing great talent from the world.
— Glen Macnow (@RealGlenMacnow) December 15, 2016
He put up a helluva fight! R.I.P to a friend I've known for years. May God bless his soul. Thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends. https://t.co/6AYfti3Xs0
— Rickie Ricardo (@RR_RicardoFAN) December 15, 2016
#RIPCraigSager https://t.co/WzzzhpfFvT
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) December 15, 2016
— Andrew Porter (@And_Porter) December 15, 2016