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Beloved Pittsburgh Steelers reporter Dale Lolley has died at the age of 56 following a battle with cancer.
Lolley, who had covered the team since 1993, announced in May of last year that he had been diagnosed with mouth cancer.
He said then that he was recovering from surgery, and later told fans this past August that he was 'OK' after dealing with pneumonia.
According to a Bob Labriola of Steelers.com, Pennsylvania native Lolley passed away on Wednesday.
He is survived by his wife, Amy, and their children Noah, Tanner, and Madeline.
Lolley covered the Steelers for DK Pittsburgh Sports, Steelers Digest, and eventually the team's official website, where he became a contributing writer and editor in 2022.
The Steelers announced Dale Lolley's passing on Wednesday. He was 56 years old
Lolley (right) became a popular figure in the Pittsburgh sports scene over the years
He also became known for his radio appearances on Steelers Nation Radio, where he co-hosted his popular show 'SNR Drive.'
There was an outpouring of emotion on social media after the team announced Lolley's death.
'Absolutely devastating news. Dale was a great man and a great reporter. Gone way too soon. RIP my friend,' one fan wrote.
'Words cannot describe the impact Dale has had on me as a journalist,' said reporter Jarrod Prugar.
'He was always willing to help when I needed it and give me the feedback I needed to get better. Dale was a real one and will truly be missed dearly.'
And former Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner shared a touching exchange with Lolley, in which the journalist messaged him that 'some people in the organization believe you're their [left tackle] of the future.'
Dale Lolley used to believe in me. Not only great at his job and always present, but as a friend would send things to me like this to show love. He always showed support to the grind I put into the 412 for four years.
My heart hurts, and I’m sending love to him and his family.… pic.twitter.com/lKvkkkwBB8
'Dale Lolley used to believe in me,' Banner wrote. 'Not only great at his job and always present, but as a friend would send things to me like this to show love. He always showed support to the grind I put into the 412 for four years.
'My heart hurts, and I’m sending love to him and his family. The Burgh lost a great man!'
Before covering the Steelers, Lolley got his start at The Derrick in Oil City, Pa., and went on to become the outdoors editor and Steelers beat writer for The Observer-Reporter in Washington, Pa.
Lolley was born in Fryburg, Pa. in 1968.
His obituary reads in part: 'Dale will be remembered not only for his professional accomplishments, but also for his generosity, enthusiasm, and the countless lives he touched through sports.'
