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Chris Mortensen, Award-Winning ESPN Reporter Who Covered The NFL, Dies At 72

The Associated Press | March 4, 2024 | 6:18 am EST by Joe Reedy

Mortensen announced in 2016 that he he had been diagnosed with throat cancer. Even while undergoing treatment, he was the first to confirm the retirement of Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning.

Chris Mortensen Retires From ESPN

Deadline | September 6, 2023 | 7:51 am EDT by Armando Tinoco

Chris Mortensen To Return To ESPN

The Wrap | September 1, 2016 | 6:14 am EDT by TVNewsCheck

ESPN’s Mortensen Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

The Washington Post | January 18, 2016 | 6:14 am EST by TVNewsCheck