Celebration of Life for Bill Rasmussen, Founder of ESPN, to Be Livestreamed Thursday, August 27

Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, is the intentional optimist whose vision helped transform sports media and reshape American sports culture.

Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, is the intentional optimist whose vision helped transform sports media and reshape American sports culture.

Those unable to attend in person are warmly invited to participate virtually as we remember Bill’s life, legacy, and the many people whose lives he touched.

Bill was our George Washington and a good friend. He was such a grateful person and every sports fan can be grateful for Bill.”
— Chris Berman

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Celebration of Life for Bill Rasmussen to Be Livestreamed Thursday, August 27

Family, friends, and members of the community are invited to join a livestreamed Celebration of Life honoring Bill Rasmussen on Thursday, August 27, 2026, beginning at 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time.

The service will be available online at:
http://www.idlewild.org/funeral

Those unable to attend in person are warmly invited to participate virtually as we remember Bill’s life, legacy, and the many people whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA):
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/donate

Letters of appreciation may be sent to:
William F. Rasmussen Revocable Living Trust
PO Box 715
 New Port Richey, FL 34656

Event Details
Event: Celebration of Life for Bill Rasmussen
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 10:50 a.m. Eastern Time
Livestream: http://www.idlewild.org/funeral
Memorial Donations: APDAparkinson.org/donate

Questions: PenniLeighGraham@icloud.com

Penni Leigh Graham
Bill Rasmuessen’s Friend
pennileighgraham@icloud.com
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