THE Washington Commanders are in mourning after a longtime writer died unexpectedly aged 65.
Rick Snider passed away on Tuesday following a stroke on August 11.
Rick Snider has died at the age of just 65 following a stroke[/caption]
Snider reported on the Washington Commanders and sports around the area[/caption]
He had been covering the Washington beat since 1978.
The journalist reported on the NFL team, college, high school sports, and horse racing.
Snider worked for the Washington Post Express, SI.com and 106.7 The Fan.
He also contributed columns on the Commanders at Yardbarker, along with the Washington Times.
The NFL team released a touching tribute to him on Tuesday.
“On behalf of the entire Commanders organization, we want to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Rick Snider, who passed away today,” read a Commanders statement.
“Rick was a consummate professional who covered the franchise with class for over 40 years.
“His combination of tremendous knowledge of the game, understanding of the franchise’s history, ability to connect with people from different backgrounds and his quick wit made his coverage unique and compelling.
“Rick was a great man and an absolute joy to be around.
“His presence on the Commanders beat will be sorely missed.”
Snider was also an author and a city tour guide.
He taught classes on the history of Washington.
Tributes poured in from around the country after the announcement of his death.
“Godspeed to @Snide_Remarks, the hardest-working guy I know,” his friend Dennis Tuttle said.
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“Rick suffered a stroke Aug. 11 and died peacefully this afternoon.
“We were friends for 38 years, worked on many projects together, and rarely went more than a few days without staying in touch.
“I’m devastated by this loss.”
Zach Leonsis added: “Very sad to hear about the sudden and tragic passing of Rick Snider, a long-time sports writer and media personality here in the nation’s capital.
“Rick was a fun, knowledgeable and passionate writer. Rest in peace, Rick.
“Sending our sincerest condolences to Rick’s friends and family.”
