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It is a unhappy day for Cleveland Browns followers.

Jim Donovan, often known as “the Voice of the Cleveland Browns,” has handed away after an extended and hard bout with leukemia.

The staff introduced the information on social media.

Shortly after, staff homeowners Dee and Jimmy Haslam additionally launched an announcement to react to this unhappy information.

“That is an extremely tough day for us and your entire Cleveland Browns group.  We’re deeply saddened by the lack of Jim Donovan.  His influence because the Voice of the Browns for 25 years is immeasurable as he touched the lives of our followers every Sunday along with his love for the Browns and his brilliance at his craft,” Dee and Jimmy Haslam wrote.

Jim’s immeasurable influence is eternal. pic.twitter.com/Gkl9Eung7D

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 26, 2024

Donovan was inducted into the Cleveland Browns 2024 Legends class earlier than their Week 3 conflict vs. the New York Giants.

Sadly, the 68-year-old wasn’t capable of be there due to his well being points.

Former NFL Community host Andrew Siciliano changed him within the radio sales space this season, and whereas he got here with greater than sufficient expertise, the followers proceed to overlook one in every of its most iconic figures.

For sure, the gamers can have but another excuse to be extremely motivated to beat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, as robust as it could appear.

The Browns and Cleveland sports activities group misplaced a beloved member, and the staff will more than likely honor him once more forward of kickoff on Sunday.

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