Jerry Remy, a former professional baseball player and longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster who was known by fans as “Rem Dawg,” died Oct. 30 after a long and public struggle with cancer.
Remy had stepped away from his role as color analyst for New England Sports Network, the local cable home of the Red Sox, in August to undergo treatment for lung cancer. It was his seventh cancer diagnosis since 2008, according to Wcvb-tv Boston. His last public appearance came Oct. 5 when he threw out the first pitch at the American League’s Wildcard Game between the New York Yankees and Red Sox.
Remy began working as a color analyst for Nesn in 1988. He was known for his long tenure on air with Don Orsillo, an announcer for the Red Sox from 2001 through 2015.
A native of Fall River, Mass., Remy attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and began his Major League...
Remy had stepped away from his role as color analyst for New England Sports Network, the local cable home of the Red Sox, in August to undergo treatment for lung cancer. It was his seventh cancer diagnosis since 2008, according to Wcvb-tv Boston. His last public appearance came Oct. 5 when he threw out the first pitch at the American League’s Wildcard Game between the New York Yankees and Red Sox.
Remy began working as a color analyst for Nesn in 1988. He was known for his long tenure on air with Don Orsillo, an announcer for the Red Sox from 2001 through 2015.
A native of Fall River, Mass., Remy attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and began his Major League...
- 10/31/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Jerry Remy, a Boston Red Sox second baseman who went on to become a local icon as a television broadcaster, has died of cancer. He was 68.
The Red Sox confirmed that Remy died on Saturday night. He had a long and public struggle with lung cancer, and drew thunderous applause at Fenway Park earlier this month when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a playoff game while using an oxygen tube.
Remy was a former smoker who had a yearslong battle with lung cancer, including surgery for the disease in November 2008. His struggle with the illness ...
The Red Sox confirmed that Remy died on Saturday night. He had a long and public struggle with lung cancer, and drew thunderous applause at Fenway Park earlier this month when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a playoff game while using an oxygen tube.
Remy was a former smoker who had a yearslong battle with lung cancer, including surgery for the disease in November 2008. His struggle with the illness ...
- 10/31/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jerry Remy, a Boston Red Sox second baseman who went on to become a local icon as a television broadcaster, has died of cancer. He was 68.
The Red Sox confirmed that Remy died on Saturday night. He had a long and public struggle with lung cancer, and drew thunderous applause at Fenway Park earlier this month when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a playoff game while using an oxygen tube.
Remy was a former smoker who had a yearslong battle with lung cancer, including surgery for the disease in November 2008. His struggle with the illness ...
The Red Sox confirmed that Remy died on Saturday night. He had a long and public struggle with lung cancer, and drew thunderous applause at Fenway Park earlier this month when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a playoff game while using an oxygen tube.
Remy was a former smoker who had a yearslong battle with lung cancer, including surgery for the disease in November 2008. His struggle with the illness ...
- 10/31/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jerry Remy, a beloved player/broadcaster who was voted the first president of the fan’s “Red Sox Nation,” died Saturday night. He was 68 and his death was the result of a long battle with lung cancer.
Remy had taken a leave from his role as a Nesn analyst for Red Sox games on Aug. 4 to undergo treatment for lung cancer. His last public appearance came on Oct. 5 during the Red Sox playoff game against the New York Yankees. in the American League Wild Card Game. Remy threw out the ceremonial first pitch, brought onto the field in a cart while wearing an oxygen attachment. His pitch went to Dennis Eckersley, his former teammate and one of his broadcast booth partners.
“We are saddened by the loss of a beloved player, broadcaster, and 13-year cancer warrior,” Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement. “Jerry’s love and connection...
Remy had taken a leave from his role as a Nesn analyst for Red Sox games on Aug. 4 to undergo treatment for lung cancer. His last public appearance came on Oct. 5 during the Red Sox playoff game against the New York Yankees. in the American League Wild Card Game. Remy threw out the ceremonial first pitch, brought onto the field in a cart while wearing an oxygen attachment. His pitch went to Dennis Eckersley, his former teammate and one of his broadcast booth partners.
“We are saddened by the loss of a beloved player, broadcaster, and 13-year cancer warrior,” Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement. “Jerry’s love and connection...
- 10/31/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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