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Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder, dies at 93

Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, passed away at the age of 93 after a struggle with Parkinson's disease. ESPN announced the news on their official Instagram account, honoring him as the visionary behind the 24-hour sports network that revolutionized sports media. ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro remembered Rasmussen as a visionary and innovator whose entrepreneurial spirit and passion were instrumental in the company's success.

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