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Rick Snider's cause of death: Longtime Washington sports reporter passes away
Veteran Washington sports reporter Rick Snider died Tuesday after suffering a stroke on August 11, his friend Dennis Tuttle confirmed on X.
Rick Snider, a longtime Washington sports reporter known for his coverage of the Commanders, passed away on Tuesday, his friend and fellow reporter Dennis Tuttle confirmed in a post on X. Tuttle revealed that Snider suffered a stroke on August 11 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon.
"Godspeed to @Snide_Remarks, the hardest-working guy I know," Tuttle wrote on X. “Rick suffered a stroke Aug. 11 and died peacefully this afternoon.
"We were friends for 38 years, worked on many projects together, and rarely went more than a few days without staying in touch. I’m devasted by this loss.”
Snider, a veteran journalist covering the sports teams in the Washington area, was known for his years of coverage of the Washington Commanders, formerly the Washington Redskins.
Even in his final days, he was writing sports columns. Few sports journalists have chronicled the journeys of the Commanders as closely and consistently as Snider has. His works appeared in 106.7 The Fan, The Washington Post Express, Yardbreaker, and more.
A Washington native, Snider was a licensed tour guide as well and conducted planned tours of the city since 2010. He also produced podcasts and authored 11 books.
Tributes Pour In For Rick Snider
As the news of his death broke on Tuesday, deeply personal tributes poured in for the Washington journalist. Many remembered their interaction with the legendary man and how his unique charm made their interactions special.
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“Rick would always send me a copy of his lastest books and would always write me a message,” NFL podcaster, Matt Cones, shared on X. “This one stuck with me and always will. I'm gonna miss him for sure and the world won't be the same without him.”
“Rest In Peace, Rick Snider. When I didn't hear from him in 10 days, I emailed him Sunday morning and heard back from his family, telling me Rick had suffered a stroke August 11 and had still not regained consciousness. He passed away this afternoon,” a user named Dave Scarangella wrote, sharing a photo with Snider.
Beyond sports, he also covered major political events and won the 2002 Dateline Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for his coverage of the 9/11 attacks.
