Houston sports media journalist Fred Faour, 59, died last week.
David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports that Faour's brother said his health had been failing, but the sports media figure "didn’t want people to know."
Faour was recently known as a longtime sports radio host on ESPN 97.5 Houston KFNC and, before that, as a Chronicle sports editor.
There is a gofundme to pay for his funeral expenses.
As co-workers, colleagues, and friends, we @espn975 are saddened to learn of the passing of Fred Faour. He was a host on the station for over a decade and helped create great radio memories for so many. He’ll be missed! RIP Falcon. pic.twitter.com/bfvqNHRO9u
— ESPN 97.5 Houston (@espn975) March 15, 2024
Fred Faour was the Chronicle SE for years. Then he moved into teaching and sports talk radio on 97.5 FM, Houston's affiliate, with A.J. Hoffman. They were a kick-ass afternoon drive duo. Fred also was the editor at @sportsmaphou
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 15, 2024
Damn. Damn. Damn. … I’m in tears. He meant so much to me, taught me so much, literally guided my career. So many amazing times together, so many heartfelt moments … I am who I am because of who he was. Seriously. A special brotherly love that will never die. … I’m crushed. https://t.co/niiObuRAda
— Jerome Solomon (@JeromeSolomon) March 14, 2024
