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Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of NFL star, passes away at 71

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of NFL star, passes away at 71
Summary

Larry Fitzgerald Sr. died on June 1, 2026, in Minnesota at the age of 71. His death was announced by his son, Marcus Fitzgerald, who described him as a devoted family man and a pioneer in sports media. Fitzgerald Sr. had a lengthy career as a broadcaster and sportswriter in Minneapolis and established the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Fund after his wife's death in 2003 to support cancer research. He is survived by his sons, Larry Jr. and Marcus, who request thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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By the Numbers
  • •Larry Fitzgerald Sr. passed away surrounded by family.
  • •He had a notable career in Minnesota sports media.
  • •Fitzgerald Sr. founded a memorial fund for breast cancer and HIV research.
  • •He is survived by sons Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and Marcus Fitzgerald.
  • •His death was reported by his son on social media.
Latest Updates
  • 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Sportswriter Larry Fitzgerald Sr. Dies at 71 as His NFL Hall of Famer Son Shares Touching Tribute
  • 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald Sr. passes away at age 71
  • 1:45 AMNBCSports.com — Larry Fitzgerald Sr. dies at 71 - NBC Sports
  • 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald Sr. dies at 71
  • 12:52 AMESPN — Larry Fitzgerald Sr., sportswriter and father of Hall of Fame WR, dies at 71 - ESPN
  • 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald's father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., dead at 71 years old
  • 11:21 PMBring Me The News — Legendary Twin Cities sports reporter Larry Fitzgerald Sr. dies at 71 - Bring Me The News
  • 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of Arizona Cardinals legend, dies
What they're saying
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Accomplished sports journalist Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of soon-to-be Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., has passed away at the age of 71. The news was announced by Fitzgerald Sr.’s son, Marcus R. Fitzgerald, on social media on Monday afternoon. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our father,…

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Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the longtime Minnesota sportswriter and father of Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., died Monday, according to his family. He was 71.

— ESPNby Josh Weinfuss
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Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a long-time Minnesota sports reporter and the father of soon-to-be Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., has died.

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