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Jim Donovan, who has served as the play-by-play voice of the Cleveland Browns since the team's return to the NFL in 1999, has announced that he is stepping down as he continues his fight against cancer.
In a letter to Browns fans, Jimmy states that his cancer has returned "very aggressively," requiring him to devote everything he has "to continue the fight."
"Not a day has gone by when I haven't paused and been so proud to be "The Voice of the Browns," Jimmy added in his note to fans. "Cheryl (Jimmy's wife), Meghan (Jimmy's daughter) and I thank you for all the love, support and prayers during my rough patches. It's like having a huge family around us. And that's what makes the Cleveland Browns so special. You do."
Jimmy retired from WKYC in June after a remarkable 39-year tenure as sports and news anchor.
‘WKYC is truly saddened to hear that Jimmy won’t be calling the games of his beloved Browns," said Micki Byrnes, WKYC Studios president and general manager. "Our thoughts are with him, Cheryl, and Meghan as they continue their fight. We know he has the support and love of every kind of fan in Northeast Ohio.
The Cleveland Browns football team's radio home is Browns Radio Network, which includes three flagship stations and 26 affiliates:
- WKNR (850 AM): Owned by Good Karma Brands
- WKRK-FM (92.3 FM)and WNCX: Owned by Audacy, Inc.
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