Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder, dies at 93 after Parkinson’s battle

Bill Rasmussen, the visionary who helped turn the idea of a dedicated sports television channel into ESPN, has died at the age of 93 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.

ESPN announced Rasmussen’s death on its official Instagram account, remembering him as the person whose ambitious idea for a 24-hour sports network transformed the way fans consume sports.

“ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, whose out-of-the-box idea of a 24-hour cable sports network forever changed the landscape of sports media, died today at the age of 93,” ESPN said in a tribute. “A game-changer for the ages. Thank you for everything, Bill.”