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Rick Snider passed away on Tuesday this week.
The veteran Washington sports reporter lost his life after suffering a stroke on August 11. Snider was a longtime journalist who had been writing sports columns even in his final days.
His friend, Dennis Tuttle, would confirm the shocking news on X, noting their 38-year friendship and shared professional projects.
It was just earlier this year when Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano was found unresponsive and deceased in his hotel room.
Aside from his career, Rick Snider was also a wine enthusiast, wrote nearly a dozen books, and was a licensed tour guide in DC, according to Audacy.
Soon, tributes would pour in from many who remembered his unique charm and personality.
“RIP Rick. He was always true to himself, and his YouTube channel has good stuff,” one fan said.
“2nd pic is straight Aura Farming! RIP legend ,” a second fan stated about him.
“He was the pioneer of reporters for this team and community I was just watching his YouTube videos Rest in peace and condolences to his family,” a third person added of Rick Snider.
“One of the GOATs ,” a fourth fan wrote.
“This season will be for you Rick may you watch down on us and our team,” one final person commented of him and the 2025 NFL season for the Commanders.
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His death was so notable that the Washington Commanders issued a statement in tribute to the late journalist.
In the statement, The Washington Commanders wrote, “Rick was a consummate professional who covered the franchise with class for over 40 years… Rick was a great man and an absolute joy to be around. His presence on the Commanders beat will be sorely missed.”
Losing Snider meant losing someone who had extensive knowledge of the game and the franchise’s history and background. The journalist had covered Washington sports since 1978.
Even in his final days, he was writing sports columns. His works appeared in 106.7 The Fan, The Washington Post Express, Yardbreaker, and more.