Seattle broadcasting sports icon Tony Ventrella dead at 80

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Seattle broadcasting sports icon Tony Ventrella ***** at 80

SEATTLE – Tony Ventrella, a major player in Seattle’s sports and broadcasting industry, has *****.

Before his ****** at age 80, he was known to the Western Washington community for his love and work at television stations all over town including FOX 13, King, KIRO, and Komo.

In addition to reporting, he was also an author and involved in politics, even

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in 2016. He challenged now-Governor candidate

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Following a career spanning more than 40 years, tributes are pouring in from the Seattle community.

Ventrella’s son, Peter, announced his father’s passing in a

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Sunday morning.

Additionally, the Seattle Seahawks

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following news of Ventrella’s passing on October 20.

“We are saddened by the passing of our friend Tony Ventrella. As a fixture in our community and sports media landscape for more than 40 years, Tony had a deep passion for the city of Seattle and Seattle sports. His positivity and love for others will be remembered by all. We will miss you, TV.”

Renton Schools Foundation remembered Ventrella for his work in public speaking, something he did for more than three decades, according to LinkedIn.

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