The sports broadcasting world has been left in mourning following the death of radio personality David Moulton at the age of 59 following a battle with cancer.
His death was confirmed by his wife Julie, who shared an emotional statement about his six-year battle with stage four renal cell cancer, per Fort Myers News-Press.
‘It is with a completely shattered heart broken into a million pieces I share that my loving husband, David, died last night while in hospice care at the Douglas Center for Caring,’ she wrote.
‘He loved life and loved each and every one of you more than words can express. We are so thankful for the love and support you all have given us.
‘My sweet husband you are finally free of pain and with all our heavenly angels. Thank you for blessing us with the gift of you and for sharing your beautiful life with all of us. Cherish every second and he did. Love you’.
In recent years, Moulton had been working alongside Troy Aikman and Joe Buck on ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’ coverage.
The sports broadcasting world has been left in mourning following the death of David Moulton
Troy Aikman took to social media to lead the tributes for the 59-year-old radio personality
He also previously worked with the duo during Fox’s NFL coverage, as well as taking up a similar role for SEC games on CBS alongside Gary Danielson.
It didn’t take long for his former colleagues to pen emotional tributes on social media.
Taking to Instagram, Aikman wrote: ‘Since 2018, David Moulton has been my right-hand man in the broadcast booth. What started as a professional relationship became a friendship I have cherished.
‘David was loyal, dependable and a warrior until the very end. He deserved better. My heart breaks for his family and all who loved him.
‘I’m grateful for the years we shared and will miss him deeply. Rest in peace big guy’.
Meanwhile, on behalf of Danielson, CBS Sports reporter Jenny Dell wrote: ‘Gary Danielson doesn’t have social media, but he asked me to share these words in memory of our dear friend, David Moulton.
‘Yesterday [Saturday] was a day I was praying would not happen. David Moulton was my researcher/spotter with our CBS college football crew since 2006!! We first met when I heard him doing a local radio show; became intrigued with his knowledge, decided to cold call him and offered him a job!! He was great and helped make our broadcast better.
Moulton, right, worked for the likes of ESPN, Fox, CBS and NFL Radio during his career
‘More importantly for me, David grew into being my most trusted friend. During our travels together, we talked sports, but also so much more about life. I will miss him dearly.
‘With deepest sorrow I want to send my condolences and love to Julie, his family and his beloved mother, Kit, who was his biggest supporter. David, you have so many friends that are all hurting today. Love you and will miss our talks, David!! Gary.’
Tracy Wolfson, CBS Sports NFL sideline reporter, reposted Dell’s message, adding: ‘Thank you for sharing Jenny. David was a great man and great friend and I loved our time together.
‘We kept in touch long after I stopped working with the crew. He will be missed by all. Prayers to his family during this difficult time’.
