Famous sports commentator Jerry Harrison has passed away: he was 89 years old.

Legendary sports presenter Jerry Harrison has passed away

According to The Sun: Countless memories remain about the iconic sports presenter Jerry Harrison, who passed away at the age of 89.

Harrison hosted the 'Match of the Week' program on Anglia TV and was on screens from the 70s to the 90s.

This former journalist also hosted a number of other sports programs that were broadcast on ITV.

After leaving ITV, Harrison collaborated with several other broadcasters and contributed to the rise of IMG in covering the Premier League.

His death has caused a great stir in the football world, spawning touching tributes.

“He was the voice of football in East Anglia for many years and was a true professional.

Former colleague Stuart Jarrold noted about Harrison: “A great guy, a bright personality. He communicated with everyone. During about 10 years of working with him, I never had any conflicts.

“He prepared so thoroughly that commentary seemed easy. It’s not, but he always did thorough research and was truly wonderful, a great guy.”

Former Sky Sports commentator Ian Dark wrote on X: “Very sad to hear of the death of Jerry Harrison, a wonderful ITV football commentator and later a colleague on programs like Premier League World.

“Always very friendly and professional. It was a pleasure to work with him, and this is a great loss. Rest in peace, Jerry.”

Tony Jones, another former ITV News Anglia sports reporter, noted that Harrison gave him his first television job in 1982.

“I think I am not alone in this: he was an inspiring figure for many. Producers, directors, and others from the television industry told me they learned a lot from him.

“He always set the highest standards. People will remember him as a commentator and host of the program that was called 'About England' at that time.

“But besides that, he had an excellent ability to write for television. If you ever read one of his scripts, you might think: 'Who in the world understands this?' But his writing style tailored to visuals and his ability to present text on screen set him apart from others.”

“He was a significant personality in the television industry.”

The death of Jerry Harrison has been a huge loss for the sports community, where he was respected for his expertise in commentary and warm communication with colleagues. Over the years, he left an unforgettable mark, and his contribution to sports journalism is unlikely to be forgotten.

Tributes to him testify to the deep respect he earned among colleagues and viewers. Harrison will be remembered by many as a person who loved sports and knew how to convey that passion to viewers.