It has been announced that Kevin Cadle, the long-time anchor of Sky Sports' NFL coverage and highly-successful basketball coach, has passed away. He was 62.
It is reported that Cadle died suddenly at his home on Monday morning. NFL UK expressed their shock and sadness at his passing:
We are shocked & saddened to hear of the death of Kevin Cadle, a great friend of #NFLUK for so long. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/yqX5vRe5PN
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) October 16, 2017
Cadle began fronting Sky's coverage of the NFL after enjoying a successful career coaching basketball in Britain. In a 13-year career in England and Scotland, Cadle became Britain's most successful basketball coach, winning a total of 30 titles. He also coached the England and Scotland national teams, and also took charge of the Great Britain team at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.
Tributes to Cadle have poured in from colleagues and fans alike:
Shocked and beyond devastated that my long-time colleague, mentor and friend is gone too soon. Will miss the great Kevin Cadle. RIP 'ma man' pic.twitter.com/za9sfEIHbj
— Neil Reynolds (@neilreynoldsnfl) October 16, 2017
Extremely sad news to hear of the passing of Kevin Cadle. Sincere condolences to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/chMLKKy4cg
— Stan Collymore ❤️🖤 (@StanCollymore) October 16, 2017
We are shocked and saddened to hear that #BritishBasketball has lost a true legend in Kevin Cadle. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/IaovJopl3Q
— British Basketball League (@BBLofficial) October 16, 2017
Kevin Cadle reminds me sitting up late on a Sunday night with beers & crisps. He made a sport that was a total mystery to me seem accessible
— Keith Bailie (@KeithJBailie) October 16, 2017
Spent many a Sunday night listening to this man .. RIP @kevincadle 🙏🙏 https://t.co/ESDNwmsUSl
— Gavin Doherty (@GavinDoherty57) October 16, 2017
So sad to hear Kevin Cadle has died. Was the face of NFL as I was getting into it. Such a funny guy
— Eoghan O'Sullivan (@OSEoghan) October 16, 2017
Absolutely shocked to hear of Kevin Cadle's passing. An absolute legend in British Basketball history. Thoughts to family
— Ryan Westley (@ryanwestley12) October 16, 2017
Kevin Cadle, a broadcasting and sporting legend. Absolutely gutted. A minute silence for the man on Sunday #myman
— Sam Hall (@surrey_scouse) October 16, 2017
Always admired the work of Kevin Cadle, very sad news to learn of his passing
— James Dart (@James_Dart) October 16, 2017
