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Larry Fitzgerald Sr., Vikings reporter, dies at 71

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a longtime Minnesota sports reporter and father of NFL Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., has died at age 71.

Larry Fitzgerald Sr., who was a fixture in Minnesota sports since 1978, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, according to his son Marcus. The Vikings organization expressed sadness over the death of the 'distinguished journalist and trusted voice in Minnesota sports for nearly 50 years,' who built relationships with players, coaches and staff members across local teams.

Beyond his media career, Fitzgerald Sr. was described as a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and community leader who cared deeply about the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. mwafrika.life