Obituary of Jim McKay

Jim McKay

James Kenneth McManus (born September 24, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a journalist and sportscaster who was best known for hosting the TV program, “ABC's Wide World of Sports” in 1961 through 1998. Jim died on June 7, 2008 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at age 86.

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Jim McKay Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: McKay, Jim
Common Name: Jim McKay
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: September 24, 1921
Age: 86 (at death)
Also Known As: James McManus
Occupations:
- Journalist
- Sportscaster

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

Jim's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Kenneth McManus
Father: Joseph F. McManus
Mother: Florence Gallagher
Spouse/Partner:

Margaret Dempsey (married 1948-2008, his death)

Son(s):

Sean McManus

Daughter(s):

Mary Guba

Death Notice:

Date: June 07 2008 at age 86
Place: Monkton, Maryland, United States
Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Journalist Sportscaster American Born on September 24th Born in 1921 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2008 Died at age 86 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"If you think about it, McKay lived a life dedicated to sports journalism, leaving behind a legacy of honesty, integrity, and compassion that continues to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Jim McKay was a renowned American sports journalist and television host, known for his coverage of major events like the Olympics and the Kentucky Derby before his untimely passing. (V)"

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