ESPN Dallas writer and blogger Richard Durrett died on Tuesday of a brain aneurysm. He was 38.
Durrett described himself on Twitter as a “writer and blogger covering Texas Rangers and other sports at ESPN Dallas.” He was also the host of Turf Talk with Cowboys CB Mo Claiborne on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM.
As recently as Tuesday morning, Durrett was tweeting about Texas Rangers transactions. Not much later, the young man died.
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon says Durrett leaves behind a wife and two young children. You can see him with his children in the lovely photo below:
RIP, my friend, Richard Durrett. pic.twitter.com/qkTFArXpxJ
— Pedro Gomez (@pedrogomezESPN) June 18, 2014
The Rangers shared their positive thoughts about Durrett.
Our thoughts are with Richard Durrett's family as we mourn the loss of a friend & colleague.
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) June 18, 2014
Durrett received an outpour of strong emotions and memories from many of his sports writing colleagues. We’ll share the tweets below.
Awful news that Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas has passed away. The epitome of a good guy. Thinking of his family.
— Doug Padilla (@ESPNChiSox) June 18, 2014
Richard Durrett was the type to do anything for anybody without question. He was a great man. Send prayers to his family at this time.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) June 18, 2014
The outpouring of real emotion demonstrates what an outstanding person Richard was and how we all just ache for his young family. Bad day.
— Jeff Wade (@SkinWade) June 18, 2014
Just utterly sad news hearing that ESPN Dallas' Richard Durrett passed away today. A good, good man who leaves behind a wife & 2 kids. :(
— Freddie Coleman (@ColemanESPN) June 18, 2014
The only criticism I ever had of Richard Durrett was that he was too nice. He went out of his way to befriend and help anybody he could.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 18, 2014
Just heard about death of my colleague & friend Richard Durrett. News like a punch in the stomach. In a biz packed w/egos he had none.
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) June 18, 2014
The loss of Richard Durrett is unimaginable. He was a kind, gentle soul. Condolences to his family. RIP.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 18, 2014
So saddened to hear the news of Richard Durrett. Such a great, great person.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) June 18, 2014
so saddened about the unexpected, unfathomable passing of Richard Durrett @espn_durrett. nice, nice young man.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) June 18, 2014
Richard Durrett leaves behind a wife and two children. God bless his family in these tough times. Richard was a wonderful person.
— Reid Ryan (@robertreidryan) June 18, 2014
My heart hurts. Always looked forward to seeing Richard Durrett in Arlington. RIP.
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMoralesCSN) June 18, 2014
This can't be happening. My former DMN colleague Richard Durrett can not be gone. Not that unrelenting spirit. He never had a bad day.
— Chip Brown (@ChipBrownHD) June 18, 2014
Richard Durrett was cordial and upbeat whenever I saw him. Just a truly good person. His passing is a true tragedy. Prayers to his family.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) June 18, 2014
It would be impossible to put together a list of better people in this business than Richard Durrett because no one would be on it.
— Anthony Andro (@aandro) June 18, 2014
Stunned to learn about the passing of ESPN Dallas' Richard Durrett. Great Rangers reporter and an even better guy. Way, way, way too young.
— Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) June 18, 2014
Richard Durrett was a great and tremendously versatile journalist, one of the kindest people I've met. This is so tragic.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) June 18, 2014
Absolutely awful to hear news of the passing of Richard Durrett…someone I considered a friend. A sweetheart of a man…just devastating.
— Victor Rojas (@VictorRojas29) June 18, 2014
Conscientious as he was thorough and talented, Richard Durrett (@espn_durrett) brought joy to press box. His sudden passing is heartbreaking
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) June 18, 2014
I lost one of my brothers today. A great man, a great father, a great friend and a great writer. Richard Durrett will be missed.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) June 18, 2014
So saddened at unexpected death of Richard Durrett, sportswriter from Texas. A tremendous reporter, devoted family man. So, so nice of a guy
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) June 18, 2014
