Metro Detroit broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has died at the age of 72.
During his legendary career, Beckmann served as the voice of University of Michigan football and basketball.
He served as the morning sports anchor on Newstalk 760 WJR before hosting his own talk show on the station for almost 18 years.
The family revealed Friday to the Detroit News that Beckmann had been placed in hospice care after being diagnosed with vascular dementia in June 2021.
Beckmann retired in March of 2021 after almost 50 years at the station.
Frank Beckmann cause of death
The 48 years old died Saturday night of vascular dementia, according to his wife, Karen.
Who are Frank Beckmann’s wife and children?
He is survived by his wife, Karen, and two children, Jon and Tori.
Frank Beckmann net worth
He had a net worth of $1.3 million dollars.
He made a lot money from working as a sports commentator.
When is Frank Beckmann funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
The had said there will be no funeral.
But in lieu of flowers, she said it can be donated to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Which is also creating a Frank Beckmann Center for Journalism.
Online memorials can be left through Pixley Funeral Home.
