Celebration of Life for Bill Rasmussen, Founder of ESPN, to Be Livestreamed Thursday, August 27
Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, is the intentional optimist whose vision helped transform sports media and reshape American sports culture.
Longtime ESPN anchor Chris Berman famously called ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen the network's "George Washington."”
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Family, friends, and members of the community are invited to join a livestreamed Celebration of Life honoring Bill Rasmussen on Thursday, August 27, 2026, beginning at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time.— Chris Berman
The service will be available online at:
http://www.idlewild.org/funeral
Those unable to attend in person are warmly invited to participate virtually as we remember Bill’s life, legacy, and the many people whose lives he touched.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA):
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/donate
Letters of appreciation may be sent to:
William F. Rasmussen Revocable Living Trust PO Box 715 New Port Richey, FL 34656
Event Details
Event: Celebration of Life for Bill Rasmussen
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time
Livestream: http://www.idlewild.org/funeral
Memorial Donations: APDAparkinson.org/donate
Questions: PenniLeighGraham@icloud.com
Penni Leigh Graham
Friend of Bill Rasmuessen
pennileighgraham@icloud.com
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