NASCAR Announcer Steve Byrnes Dead -- Dies of Cancer Days After Tribute
NASCAR Announcer Steve Byrnes Dies of Cancer Days After Tribute
FOX Sports announcer Steve Byrnes died Tuesday of cancer ... just 2 days after NASCAR fans, drivers and crew members paid him an emotional track side tribute.
Byrnes -- one of FOX's leading reporters for its NASCAR coverage -- was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in August of 2013. He was forced to take an indefinite leave from the job last year in October.
FOX and NASCAR teamed with Stand Up to Cancer to dedicate Sunday's race at Bristol Motor Speedway to Steve. Before the race people in the stands ... and crew members on pit road held up signs with Steve's name.
Steve watched the race on TV, and afterward tweeted his thanks for the show of love and support.
Thanks to all for a remarkable day, my teammates @NASCARONFOX. Miss you all. Thanks for your love. @SU2C @nascar and @BMSupdates. #1Fans!
@SteveByrnes12
Byrnes is survived by his wife Karen and their 12-year-old son Bryson. He was 56.
