ESPN Founder Rasmussen Dead At 93
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- troyrecord.comseen 20 Aug, 19:57headline rewritten
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from Parkinson’s diseaseESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease - bostonherald.comseen 20 Aug, 20:00headline rewritten
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from Parkinson’s diseaseESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease - netscape.comseen 17 Sept, 23:19article removed
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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
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- 18 Aug, 16:23ESPN Founder Rasmussen Dead At 932 outlets
- 18 Aug, 16:35ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease6 outlets
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Tue, 18 August 2026
33 reports- iheart.com16:23first to report
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- iheart.com16:23
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
- wbay.com16:44
Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, died on Tuesday. He was 93.
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- kold.com18 Aug, 16:44their copy
- netscape.com18:15removed by the outlet
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease3 reprints
- troyrecord.com18 Aug, 16:35their copy
- bostonherald.com18 Aug, 16:35their copy
- PBS NewsHour18 Aug, 21:18their copy
- iheart.com18:15
William Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, died today at 93. He revolutionized sports broadcasting with the launch of ESPN in 1979. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2014, he remained active, spreading awareness about the disease. Rasmussen is celebrated for his optimism and innovation.
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill12:28
Rasmussen was behind the initial idea of ESPN.
- shootonline.com12:59
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