Audacy in Washington D.C. and 106.7 The Fan sadly announced the passing of Pete Medhurst, a longtime employee who passed away Monday night, surrounded by his family, after his short battle with brain cancer.
Medhurst started as an update anchor shortly after 106.7 The Fan’s launch. He served in a variety of roles at The Fan including morning anchor, fill-in host, and Nationals post-game host. He’d eventually also get the chance to become the primary fill-in play-by-play voice for Nationals radio broadcasts.
Medhurst moved into a full-time host role when Audacy acquired The Team 980. Most recently he worked alongside Chris Russell on the show Russell & Medhurst. Pete also spent time with WBAL in Baltimore, serving as the network host for the Ravens Radio Network including hosting the postgame show. He also enjoyed stints as the play-by-play announcer for Navy football, basketball, and several other sports.
“Pete was an incredible broadcaster, who knew every sport, could call every sport, and could communicate his knowledge and passion in virtually any situation, platform, or duration,” Audacy Sports Format VP and 106.7 The Fan Brand Manager Chris Kinard said in a statement. “I don’t think anyone loved sports or knew more about sports and sports broadcasting than Pete. But he loved his family more, and the pride he showed for was so obvious and so admirable. His loss will be felt so deeply by so many here at Audacy DC, and by listeners and sports fans across the region.”
Pete Medhurst is survived by his wife, Brenda, sons Cody and Ryan, and daughter Kelly.
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