Pat Caputo, a prominent Detroit sports columnist and radio host, passed away at 67 on May 7 due to cancer. His family announced the news on social media, expressing gratitude for the support received during his illness.
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Longtime Detroit sports columnist and radio host Pac Caputo died on Thursday, May 7, his family announced via social media. He was 67.
"Today May 7th we lost Pat to cancer. Pat was surrounded by his family. Thank you for all your support," the family posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
Caputo announced on Jan. 5 that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Caputo was a part of WXYT's "Evening Sports" broadcast and previously worked at The Oakland Press from 1983-2020, becoming one of the most recognizable sports columnists in the Detroit metro area.
He was an alumnus of Birmingham Groves High School and Michigan State University.
Caputo's passing brought out many tributes on social media.
My most sincere condolences to you, his family. I will treasure the memories I had working with him.
β Denny Kapp (@DennyKapp) May 7, 2026
RIP βBookβ β I grew up reading and listening to you and then we got 2 work together for 15 years. It was truly a honor . I regret our last face to face interaction that got very heated & bitter in a very public place . Iβm sorry we had to end that way.,nothing but love & respect!
β Scott M. Burnstein (@burneystweets) May 7, 2026
Pat Caputo died from cancer, specifically stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Pat Caputo worked as a sports columnist for The Oakland Press from 1983 to 2020.
Pat Caputo was a part of WXYT's 'Evening Sports' broadcast.
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β€οΈπ to Patβs family
β angelique (@chengelis) May 7, 2026
There was nothing like getting a newspaper from the Oakland Press and reading an article from Pat Caputo.
I just wish the Lions could have won a Super Bowl in his lifetime.
One of the pioneers of sports journalism, and a great role model for others to follow in his footsteps.
β Raymond Nuznoff (@mrstingray93) May 7, 2026
So sorry to hear, our hearts are with the family today
β DetroitSportsNation (@detsportsnation) May 7, 2026
Free Press sports writer Christian Romo contributed to this report.
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