The reporter and a popular figure on the Chicago sports scene, Jeff Dickerson passed away on Tuesday at the age of 44. He was too young to die and he was battling colon cancer. Jeff also called JD by many was an ESPN reporter for a very long time. He became famous for covering Chicago Bears. He was under treatment at a hospice center in Barrington after he was diagnosed with cancer. It was early this year that reports detected it. The reporter passed away due to complications from colon cancer.
Who Was Jeff Dickerson?
Jeff Dickerson, who died at 44, was an ESPN reporter who started his career in 2001. Jeff was a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He covered the NFL that is available across all the platforms of the multimedia company. Jeff first appeared in a talk show as a host or reporter.
He was SportsCenter anchor at ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago in 2014. And then for about six years, he spent as Chicago Bears Beat writer at ESPNChicago.com.
In 2015, Jeff Dickerson was transitioned to ESPN.com in April. Jeff was married and the couple shared a son, named Parker. He used to live with his mother and father. It was Marc Silverman who declared the news of Jeff Dickerson’s death. The WMVP-AM 1000 personality gave news on THE WADDLE & SILVY SHOW. He called Jeff the most optimistic man he ever met in his life.
Caitlin, Jeff’s wife passed away three years ago, at the age of 36 due to melanoma. During that time he took off from his role at ESPN.
Tribute Floods On Social Media
After the news broke out, tribute floods on social media. Netzines pay tribute and condolences. ESPN 1000 also stated that our hearts ache as we share that our teammate and long-time friend, Jeff Dickerson passed away. It added that JD was an amazing son, husband, father, and friend. They said that they will miss him and his smile, his love for his family, and all the fans of Chicago. They assured that Jeff will always live in their hearts forever, and said they love JD.
One user wrote that it is heartbreaking, unfair, and incomprehensible. He was an incredible husband, father, and friend to all. further, it stated that prayers for his son and parents who saw such a big loss. Rest in Peace, my friend. Another user wrote he will be missed greatly and ESPN1000 lost a great dude. Many other tweets were followed by the social media user who was in grief.
Field Yates also tweeted that it is soul-crushing news to lose Jeff Dickerson. He said that Jeff was many things and he kept fighting when time got tough. He had a positive attitude every step of the way. The NFL insider for ESPN and Co-host at Fantasy Focus Football podcast said that JD will be missed forever. Chicago Bears also tweeted and said heartbroken to acknowledge the passing of our friend and colleague Jeff Dickerson.