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Lions honor announcer Dan Miller after his wife dies of cancer
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell honored team radio announcer Dan Miller after the Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 in Glendale.
Miller’s wife, Cindy, died at 63 on Saturday after battling cancer.
The couple had been married for 33 years and had four children and two grandchildren.
Miller was not at the game, and Detroit Tigers announcer Jason Benetti filled in for him on the broadcast.
Campbell gave Miller and his family an honorary game ball, while quarterback Jared Goff also shared condolences.
Miller has called Lions games for more than two decades and is described by the team as an important part of its culture.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell gave team announcer Dan Miller an honorary game ball after Miller’s wife died of cancer.
Cynthia “Cindy” Miller died at 63 on Saturday after battling cancer.
Campbell presented the ball after Detroit beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 in Glendale on Sunday.
Miller was not at the game, and Detroit Tigers announcer Jason Benetti filled in for him.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Benetti also expressed support for Miller.
- Who
- Dan Miller, the Lions’ play-by-play announcer, was honored after his wife, Cynthia “Cindy” Miller, died.
- What
- Coach Dan Campbell gave Miller and his family an honorary game ball.
- When
- Sunday, after Detroit’s 45-21 win; Cindy died on Saturday.
- Where
- Glendale, Arizona.
- Why
- Cindy died at 63 after battling cancer, and Miller was mourning her loss.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This ball to Dan Miller and his family.
Dan is salt of the earth
His voice is Lions football, and he means a lot to us, he's part of our family
A fantastic voice of the Lions for more than two decades.
Cynthia “Cindy” Miller died at 63 after battling cancer.
The Lions beat the Cardinals 45-21 in Glendale, Arizona, and Campbell presented an honorary game ball to Dan Miller and his family.
Jason Benetti filled in for Miller during the broadcast as Miller mourned his wife.
- Honor
- Dan Campbell gave Dan Miller and his family an honorary game ball
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 45, Arizona Cardinals 21
- Game location
- Glendale, Arizona
- Cynthia Miller
- Died at 63 after battling cancer
- Family
- Dan and Cindy Miller had four children and two grandchildren
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