Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald’s father passes away at 71

With the Arizona Cardinals conducting OTAs currently, there has been a loss in the family of legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, as his father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., passed away on Monday at the age of 71 years old. Fitzgerald’s impact with the Cardinals shouldn’t be understated, but the imprint of sports in his life didn’t start with him, as his father was a longtime sports broadcaster in Minnesota.

Marcus Fitzgerald would take to social media to announce the passing of Larry Fitzgerald, described as a “devoted father, husband, grandfather, and a true pioneer in the Minnesota broadcasting community.”

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr. A devoted father, husband, grandfather, and a true pioneer in the Minnesota broadcasting community, he spent his life pouring into the people and the city he loved so much. He left us peacefully this afternoon, surrounded by his family and the people who loved him most,” Fitzgerald wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

“We are so grateful for the incredible care and kindness shown by the team at the University of Minnesota Fairview Southdale Hospital during this time,” Fitzgerald continued. “We ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate these first difficult days.”