Dave Wills, longtime Rays radio announcer, dead at 58

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Longtime Tampa Bay Rays announcer Dave Wills, who spent 18 years in the booth for the organization, passed away on Sunday morning, the team announced. He was 58. 

The Rays announced Wills’ passing on social media shortly before Sunday’s spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles. 

General view of a MLB Baseball on the pitchers mound during the seventh inning of the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field on Sept. 3, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida.  (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

"The Tampa Bay Rays are deeply saddened to announce the passing of longtime radio announcer Dave Wills," the statement read. "A beloved figure throughout the Tampa Bay community and Major League Baseball, he will be missed dearly."

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According to the team’s website, the Rays canceled Sunday’s radio broadcast, and plans to honor Wills with a "special pregame tribute" during the regular season. 

"Dave was an outstanding broadcaster, a great friend and an even better person," Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said in a statement. "He had a remarkable talent for bringing the game to life for our fans and was a vital part of the Rays family."

Detailed view of a Tampa Bay Rays hat, glove and MLB baseball during the first inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field on Aug. 13, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.  (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

"We will miss him dearly and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."

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