The sports broadcasting community is mourning the death of Amy L. Kimball, a longtime television production professional and ESPN associate director who died on July 28, 2026, at the age of 60. According to the information provided, Kimball died following a long battle with lung cancer.
Born on June 29, 1966, Kimball had connections to Portland, Oregon, and Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania. She attended Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School before studying at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Kimball built an accomplished career behind the scenes in live television production. She joined ESPN in November 2013 as a Remote Associate Director, a position that involved coordinating numerous technical and production elements during live sporting broadcasts.
Her responsibilities included working with producers and directors, coordinating video and graphics, managing remote feeds, preparing production materials and communicating with control-room and remote production teams. Over the years, her work contributed to broadcasts involving college football, college basketball, soccer, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, softball, track and field and NCAA championship events.
Before joining ESPN, Kimball gained experience through freelance television production work associated with organizations including ESPN, NBC, Fox and NBC Sports Northwest. She also worked as a business manager for jazz pianist Tom Grant, handling areas such as contracts, marketing, business development and media materials.
Beyond her professional achievements, Kimball was remembered by friends and former colleagues for her warmth, intelligence and caring personality. A tribute also described her as a devoted mother of three children, highlighting the importance of family in her life.
Her death represents a significant loss to those who knew her personally and professionally. While her work often took place behind the camera, Kimball played an important role in helping live sports broadcasts reach audiences across the country.
Funeral or memorial arrangements were not included in the information provided. Further details may be announced by her family.
Amy Kimball leaves behind a professional legacy spanning decades of television production and sports broadcasting, as well as memories cherished by her family, friends and colleagues.
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