Legendary ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman lost his wife Kathy in a deadly car accident on Tuesday in Woodbury, Conn.
Kathy Berman, 67, and another driver collided and both died in the two-car crash on Tuesday. The other driver, Edward Bertulis of Waterbury, Conn., was 87 years old, according to ESPN.
ESPN President John Skipper released a statement on Wednesday about Berman’s death.
"This is a devastating tragedy and difficult to comprehend," John Skipper, president of ESPN, said in a statement. "Chris is beloved by all his ESPN colleagues and for good reason: He has a huge heart and has given so much to so many over the years. We know how much his family means to him and all we can do at a moment like this is give him the love and support he will surely need at this hour. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, Meredith, Doug and the entire family."
Berman, who joined ESPN in 1979, was at Citi Field for the New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants game when Kathy died and was notified by the NYPD, according to the New York Post.
The couple was married for 33 years and had two children, Meredith and Doug Berman.
The ESPN and sports community rallied around the Berman family with messages of support on Wednesday.
We are sad to report Kathy Berman, wife of our colleague Chris Berman, died in a car crash Tuesday in Connecticut. https://t.co/iNHGJcs66l
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 10, 2017
Our hearts are heavy at ESPN as we report the tragic news that Kathy Berman, wife of Chris Berman, was killed in... https://t.co/H4umf58LTh
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 10, 2017
Thoughts and prayers go out to Chris Berman and his family.
— Seth Greenberg (@SethOnHoops) May 10, 2017
Thought and prayers with the family of ESPN's Chris Berman - wife Kathy died in car accident yesterday. 57 yrs old. pic.twitter.com/D4yWQriyC1
— Ron Futrell (@RonFutrell) May 10, 2017
#enews24ghanta Katherine Berman: Wife of ESPN's Chris Berman Killed in Accident https://t.co/mOiQbG0V5V Via #enews24ghanta pic.twitter.com/cjl88gC5M9
— fujista (@fujista2) May 10, 2017
🙏— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) May 10, 2017My heart goes out to Chris Berman today after reports of the tragic death of his wife Kathy.She was a devoted Mom & rock in his life. RIP.
Deepest condolences, Boomer. I can't imagine. May she rest in peace. https://t.co/bzDxur9ylR
— Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) May 10, 2017
Just hearing the news reports that Chris Berman's wife died in a car crash. Prayers going out to him and his family for their loss.
— LaurenSisler (@LaurenSisler) May 10, 2017
Our hearts are heavy at ESPN as we report the tragic news that Kathy Berman, the wife of Chris Berman, was killed in a car accident Tue.
— Matt Barrie (@MattBarrie) May 10, 2017
Praying for Chris and his family. https://t.co/DLfsCQ6fRa
— Rece Davis (@ESPN_ReceDavis) May 10, 2017
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #RestWellKathy— Marcus Spears (@mspear96) May 10, 2017Sending prayers and quick peace to #ChrisBerman and his family at a really rough time!!
Prayers with Chris Berman over the loss of his wife. Unimaginable.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) May 10, 2017
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