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Friday, June 19, 2009

Action News sports anchor Gary Papa dies

Longtime TV sports anchor Gary Papa has died, WPVI-TV reported on its Web site today.

Papa joined the station in 1981, and became sports director in 1990, according to 6ABC. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he told viewers in 2004, and the effects of his treatment were visible after his absences from the air.

Update: We've posted a full story, where more details will be added as the reporting continues.
Posted by Inquirer Online Desk @ 3:42 PM  Permalink | 9 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:51 PM, 06/19/2009
    rest in peace
    — heinz guderian
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:11 PM, 06/19/2009
    Dear Gary, You fought the good fight, sir. I'm so glad to have known you in the Channel 6 family. I'm sorry that you could not stay with us a few more years. You are a courageous inspiration to keep kicking in spite of a serious illness. Never give up, never surrender. We will love and remember you always. My heart and condolences go out to the Papa family. -EBG
    — Ariel72
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:28 PM, 06/19/2009
    may god bless your family
    — mailvin
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:14 PM, 06/19/2009
    I remember Jim O'brien when he passed. I cried then as well.
    — therefump
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:22 PM, 06/19/2009
    Gary you will be missed, your were special......
    — dareppy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:19 AM, 06/20/2009
    Wasthed him on TV just last week, still smiling and laughing as he has through this whole ordeal. What an inspiration. RIP Buddy.
    — vafungool
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:32 AM, 06/20/2009
    Action News will never be the same without you, Gary.
    — The Baron


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