Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of NFL star Larry Fitzgerald Jr., has died at the age of 71. His son Marcus Fitzgerald shared the news on June 1, stating that Fitzgerald Sr. passed away surrounded by family. Renowned in the Minnesota broadcasting community, Fitzgerald Sr. was a dedicated sportswriter and broadcaster who spent decades contributing to local media. Born in Chicago, he played college football at Indian Hills Community College and Indiana State University before embarking on a successful career in sports journalism. He became a respected figure, particularly during his time with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. In 2003, after the death of his wife Carol from breast cancer, he established the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Fund to aid breast cancer and HIV research. Fitzgerald Sr. is survived by his two sons, Larry Jr. and Marcus, and his passing comes just months before Larry Jr. is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, highlighting the family's significant contributions to sports and community.