Pat Caputo, Metro Detroit sports personality, passes away

Pat Caputo, a longtime Metro Detroit sports columnist and sports radio personality, has passed away at the age of 67, his family announced via social media Thursday . Caputo, who worked for 97. 1 The Ticket since the early 2000s and was a contributor on WJBK-TV (Fox2), revealed in January he was battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

In his post in January, Caputo said his diagnosis was "commonly referred to as a 'death sentence. '" He also described it as "sudden. " About three weeks after revealing his cancer diagnosis, Caputo showed appreciation for the support he received: "Your prayers, support and kind words truly have lifted my spirits during this difficult time," Caputo posted Jan.

28 . "I read each comment on X and Facebook and it warmed my heart and made me realize that I am blessed. Thank you so very, very much.

God bless. " Previously a columnist for the Oakland Press from 1983-2020, Caputo covered multiple teams throughout his career, including the Lions and Tigers. He attended Birmingham Groves High School and later Michigan State University.