Pete Medhurst, the play-by-play voice of Navy Midshipmen Athletics, has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Bill Wagner of The Capital reported the news on Thursday, as well as the news that Medhurst will have surgery on Friday.
“Pete Medhurst, the voice of @NavyAthletics, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Medhurst, a lifelong Shady Side resident, will undergo surgery Friday morning to remove a brain tumor,” Wagner shared on X, along with an accompanying article (paywall required).
Pete Medhurst, the voice of @NavyAthletics, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Medhurst, a lifelong Shady Side resident, will undergo surgery Friday morning to remove a brain tumor. https://t.co/YD2TLj1dYA pic.twitter.com/FciBXpKPtu
— Bill Wagner (@BWagner_CapGaz) October 31, 2024
“All of us who love and respect Pete know he will beat this and cannot wait until he is back behind the microphone,” Wagner added on X, formerly Twitter.
All of us who love and respect Pete know he will beat this and cannot wait until he is back behind the microphone. https://t.co/2G9IP9CYPJ
— Bill Wagner (@BWagner_CapGaz) October 31, 2024
He was not alone.
Several people in the industry reached out and offered their best wishes and support to Medhurst.
Let’s all hope for a successful surgery and a fast recovery. We’re with you Pete. https://t.co/SagnuITOQG
— Bram Weinstein (@RealBramW) October 31, 2024
The voice of Navy football and Anne Arundel county sports. The Spalding community is praying for you @PeteMedhurst https://t.co/zK2nk3Mqnv
— Kyle Schmitt (@kschmittASHS) October 31, 2024
I owe Pete a lot, and there is nothing in the world I want more than for this incredible man to come out better on the other side of this. https://t.co/z1JuGx1psO
— Mike James (@navybirddog) October 31, 2024
This hurts. I know @PeteMedhurst will fight this thing hard. F cancer. https://t.co/HjGrZYptHT
— Chris Jastrzembski (@Chris_Jast) October 31, 2024
Learned this morning that my friend @PeteMedhurst has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Pete has always been gracious with his time joining us on @YardsandStripes over the years, and we are hoping for a full and speedy recovery. #PeteStrong https://t.co/dJQf8M6wKa
— Steve Carney (@stevecarney) October 31, 2024
One of the hardest working people I know. I love @PeteMedhurst!
I know you’re going to kick cancer’s ass, Pete
Keep him in your thoughts #FuckCancer https://t.co/5SL6TPfI4q
— Tim Murray (@1TimMurray) October 31, 2024
To call Pete a friend would be an understatement. A friend, mentor and someone who will help just about anyone he comes across.
Please keep Pete and the Medhurst family in your prayers as they navigate this challenging journey. He’s got this💪 https://t.co/RQ9Ijl1O9M
— Jordan Johnson (@jordan_john5) October 31, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with Pete as he undergoes this surgery and has a full recovery🙏. He does an exceptional job covering @NavyFB and have enjoyed my conversations with him throughout the years.
— Morgan Uber (@Morgan_Uber) October 31, 2024
[Bill Wagner on X, www.capitalgazette.com, Photo Credit: Pete Medhurst on YouTube]
