Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of NFL star, passes away at 71
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald Sr. passes away at age 71
- 1:59 AMESPN NFL — Larry Fitzgerald Sr., longtime sportswriter, dies ...
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald Sr. dies at 71
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald's father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., dead at 71 years old
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Larry Fitzgerald Sr., father of Arizona Cardinals legend, dies
"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,…
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:12 AMLarry Fitzgerald Sr. passes away at age 71
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,…
- ESPN NFLJun 2, 2026, 1:59 AMLarry Fitzgerald Sr., longtime sportswriter, dies ...
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:38 AMLarry Fitzgerald Sr. dies at 71
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:13 AMLarry Fitzgerald's father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., dead at 71 years old
The Fitzgerald family announced the passing of Larry Fitzgerald Sr. on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:57 PMLarry Fitzgerald Sr., father of Arizona Cardinals legend, dies
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Arizona Cardinals Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, died on Monday, June 1, in Minnesota. He was 71.
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