Key facts
- Bill Rasmussen, co-founder of ESPN, has died at age 93.
- He passed away at his home in Florida.
- The cause of death was complications from Parkinson's disease.
- Rasmussen founded the first all-sports cable network.
- His work revolutionized sports broadcasting.
Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN, has died at the age of 93. He passed away at his home in Florida. The cause of death was complications from Parkinson's disease. Rasmussen is credited with the entrepreneurial vision that led to the creation of the first all-sports cable network, fundamentally changing the landscape of sports broadcasting.