ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93
Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN, has died at the age of 93. He passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Rasmussen founded the sports network in 1979 in Connecticut.
Kansas City, MO, August 18, 2026 —
Bill Rasmussen, a pivotal figure in sports broadcasting and the co-founder of ESPN, has died at the age of 93. His passing was attributed to complications arising from Parkinson’s disease.
Rasmussen established the groundbreaking sports network in 1979. The network was founded in Connecticut, marking a significant development in the landscape of sports media.
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