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On this day, December 24, 2009, George Michael died.
George Michael (sportscaster)
George Michael in 2009
Born: George Michael Gimpel; March 24, 1939; St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: December 24, 2009 (aged 70); Washington, D.C., United States
George Michael (March 24, 1939 – December 24, 2009) was an American broadcaster best known nationally for The George Michael Sports Machine, his long-running sports highlights television program. Originally named George Michael's Sports Final when it began as a local show in Washington, D.C., in 1980, it was nationally syndicated by NBC from 1984 until its final installment was aired on March 25, 2007. Michael won a Sports Emmy in 1985 for his work on The George Michael Sports Machine.
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Personal life
He and his wife, Pat, whom he married in 1978 and who produced the Sports Machine, had daughters Cindi and Michelle and son Brad.
Michael died at age 70 at Sibley Memorial Hospital on December 24, 2009, after being diagnosed with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia two years prior.
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George Michael in 2009
Born: George Michael Gimpel; March 24, 1939; St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: December 24, 2009 (aged 70); Washington, D.C., United States
George Michael (March 24, 1939 – December 24, 2009) was an American broadcaster best known nationally for The George Michael Sports Machine, his long-running sports highlights television program. Originally named George Michael's Sports Final when it began as a local show in Washington, D.C., in 1980, it was nationally syndicated by NBC from 1984 until its final installment was aired on March 25, 2007. Michael won a Sports Emmy in 1985 for his work on The George Michael Sports Machine.
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Personal life
He and his wife, Pat, whom he married in 1978 and who produced the Sports Machine, had daughters Cindi and Michelle and son Brad.
Michael died at age 70 at Sibley Memorial Hospital on December 24, 2009, after being diagnosed with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia two years prior.
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George Michael Signs-off
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George Michael (March 24, 1939 December 24, 2009)
George Michael Signs-off
BROADCAST JOURNALISM
COPYRIGHT NBC NEWS. (FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES)
This tribute was edited to include special themes.
Lane Frost Tribute by George Michael Sports Machine
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Rogers Photo Archive
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