Lions honor broadcaster's wife who died of cancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 15:43 · Archive

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell gave an emotional tribute to team announcer Dan Miller after his wife Cindy died of cancer.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell presented an honorary game ball to play-by-play announcer Dan Miller on Sunday following his wife's death. Cynthia, known as Cindy, died on Saturday aged 63 after battling cancer. Miller was not in the broadcast booth for the Lions' 45-21 victory over the Cardinals in Arizona, with Tigers announcer Jason Benetti filling in for the day.

Campbell fought back tears whilst giving the tribute during his postgame address. 'This ball goes to Dan Miller,' he said. 'It's been a tough road for him, salt of the earth man. I know this has been hard, but now I know Cindy's at peace. We love you, Dan.' Benetti also paid tribute during the broadcast, describing Miller as 'one of the most remarkable people I have met in my time in Detroit' and 'one of the most sincere human beings you can possibly dream of'.

Quarterback Jared Goff also grew emotional in his postgame remarks about Miller. 'He's just an important piece of the culture here,' Goff said. 'His voice is Lions football, and he means a lot to us, he's part of our family.' Cindy had been a frequent attendee at Lions games and had been married to Dan for 33 years. The couple had four children and two grandchildren.

How it is being reported

• Cindy Miller, wife of Lions broadcaster, dead at 63 — as Dan Campbell shares emotional tributeAfter a dominant 45-21 win over the Cardinals Sunday, the Lions honored “Cindy” Miller, the wife of play-by-play voice Dan Miller, who passed away Saturday at the age of 63. Head coach Dan Campbell gave Dan Miller a game ball, paying tribute to the Miller family in his postgame press conference. “This ball goes to...New York Post · 12 Oct, 15:24
• Lions coach Dan Campbell chokes up as he gives gameday honor to team's announcer who lost his wife to cancerAn emotional Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell fought back tears while awarding an honorary game ball to team play-by-play announcer Dan Miller on Sunday.Daily Mail Sport · 12 Oct, 03:50

In this story: Dan Campbell · Dan Miller · Detroit Lions · Arizona Cardinals · Jason Benetti · Jared Goff

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