Larry Fitzgerald's father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., dead at 71 years old

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There is sad news in former Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald's family. Fitzgerald's brother, Marcus, announced the passing of their father, Larry Fitzgerald Sr., on Monday. He was 71 years old.

Fitzgerald's post on X/Twitter noted their father passed surrounded by friends and family.

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… pic.twitter.com/NozYgLgwYK

— Marcus R. Fitzgerald (@ProfessorMFitz) June 1, 2026

He was a longtime journalist in Minnesota, working nearly five decades covering sports.

The Minnesota Vikings issued a statement about his passing.

Statement from the Minnesota Vikings on the passing of Larry Fitzgerald Sr. pic.twitter.com/jWyONFWyGk

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 1, 2026

He was able to see his son be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in February. Sadly, he did not make it to his enshrinement, coming in August.

Personally, I sat next to him in the press box at State Farm Stadium for years at Cardinals home games when he watched the younger Larry, now a Hall of Famer, play. He was pleasant and professional, and he certainly loved watching his son.

We offer our sincerest condolences to the Fitzgerald family.

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