Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald Jr., passed away due to multiple health issues, including severe sepsis, as detailed in a death certificate obtained by The California Post.
The document identifies urinary tract infections, prostate cancer, and end-stage renal disease as contributing factors to Fitzgerald Sr.’s passing.
The death was officially classified as natural by authorities.
Fitzgerald Sr., a respected journalist who documented his son’s Super Bowl XLIII appearance in Tampa, died on June 1 at an Edina hospital in Minnesota, just nine days before his 72nd birthday.
His son, Marcus, noted in a statement that Fitzgerald Sr. “left us peacefully” while “surrounded by his family and those who cherished him.”
Eleven days after Fitzgerald Sr.’s passing, Larry Fitzgerald shared a heartfelt Instagram message honoring his father, calling him “an incredible father, husband, and community member.”
In the social media post, Fitzgerald also announced plans to create a scholarship fund in his father’s name to support National Association of Black Journalists students pursuing journalism careers.
“My deepest gratitude to everyone honoring his memory,” Fitzgerald wrote.
Also Read
- Former Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Commends Boston’s Earthquake Relief Initiative
- Ambati Rayudu Champions Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Inclusion in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup Squad While Upholding Rohit‑Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Irreplaceable Role
- Gabriel Martinelli’s Stoppage-Time Goal Sends Brazil Advancing to Round of 16
- NBC5 1000: A Nail-Biting Showdown at Sonoma Raceway Delivers Redemption and Heartbreak
