Erin Andrews is among those mourning the death of a beloved NFL reporter.
The NFL and sports world as a whole lost a beloved reporter at the end of February. Joey Knight, a beloved reporter out of South Florida, passed away. He died following a health battle.
"Joey was gainfully employed for 35 surreal years as a sports journalist in the tumultuous, tenuous industry of newspapers and never laid off. Joey started his career at the Tampa Tribune, where he remained for 15 years serving as a prep reporter, then as the University of Florida beat writer. Joey spent the remaining 20 years at the Tampa Bay Times, where he worked until his final days. He was the University of South Florida beat writer but also covered the Buccaneers, Rays, Lightning and various high school sports," his family announced.
"His most enjoyable events were his coverage of four Super Bowls, two Final Fours, the Women's Final Four, MLB playoffs, numerous college football title games and conference championships, the College World Series and the Stanley Cup playoffs."
Erin Andrews was among those to pay tribute online, sharing a post from USF Athletics.
A funeral was held over the weekend.
"Joey wanted others to know that he was an imperfect servant of the Lord who loved his family and tried to honor God with his life," his family announced.
"He is survived by his three children: Hannah Leigh Knight-Greene and her husband, Cully Greene; Katelyn Knight; and Joseph Lee Knight, Jr.; his parents, Alan Knight and Karen Knight; his final love, Amanda Massey Schummer; Kelli Knight, caregiver in the final months; his sister, Lisa Floyd, and her husband Larry Floyd; niece Lily Floyd; and nephews Levi Floyd and Luke Floyd."
Our thoughts continue to be with the friends and family members of everyone impacted by his death.
May he rest in peace.