Longtime sports radio analyst and host Mike Detillier has died at the age of 65.
WWL radio posted the news about his passing.
The long-time NFL and college football analyst was diagnosed with terminal cancer two weeks ago.
The New Orleans Saints released the following statement on Detillier:
The New Orleans Saints organization is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of WWL Radio host Mike Detillier. A proud son of Louisiana, Mike was widely respected as a gifted football analyst, a trusted guide through the NFL Draft, and an exceptional family man. Beyond his incredible contributions to the game, he was above all a true gentleman and a dedicated family man. Saints gamedays at the Caesars Superdome, training camp practices, and press conferences simply will not be the same without his presence. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his immediate family and to the community of devoted listeners who considered him a friend over the airwaves.
A former fullback and linebacker at Central Lafourche High School, Detillier studied engineering at both Louisiana Tech and Sacramento State and worked for the state of Louisiana as an engineer.
He started publishing an annual NFL Draft guide in the 1980s and in the 1990s was able to move into radio due to a connection with sports broadcasting icon Buddy Diliberto.
READ MORE:Longtime sports radio host Mike Detillier has died at the age of 65
