ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dead at 93: ‘Visionary and an innovator’
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Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder who conceived a cable network devoted to sports, dead at 93
Chris Berman calls Bill Rasmussen "our George Washington" after the visionary ESPN founder passed away at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease.
Aug 18, 2026
Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN in 1979, dies at 93
Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN nearly 50 years ago, died on Tuesday at age 93 after a decadeslong battle with Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen and his son, Scott Rasmussen, partnered to launch the sports industry giant in 1979, launching the network as the first 24/7 television channel in the world to hit the cable airwaves. ESPN […]
Aug 18, 2026
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dead at 93: ‘Visionary and an innovator’
Rasmussen's creation changed sports coverage forever and cemented his place as one of the most influential sports television figures ever.
Aug 18, 2026
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN Founder And Sports Media Innovator, Dies At 93
Bill Rasmussen, the visionary founder of ESPN who helped transform sports from a programming category into a round-the-clock television industry, died Tuesday at his home in Florida. He was 93. Rasmussen died from complications related to Parkinson’s disease, according to ESPN. He revealed in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with the disease five years ...
Aug 18, 2026