Tiger Woods leads tributes to golf legend Steve DiMeglio after iconic writer dies at 63 after cancer battle
Tiger Woods leads tributes to golf legend Steve DiMeglio after iconic writer dies at 63 after cancer battle
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Tiger Woods has paid an emotional tribute to legendary golf writer Steve DiMeglio after his death at the age of 63 - claiming the sport has lost 'part of our family'. DiMeglio, who was a regular at PGA Tour events for nearly two decades, passed away this week following a battle with rectal cancer that had spread to his liver.
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After being diagnosed in 2022, the former USA Today reporter bravely documented his journey with the illness, which included dozens of rounds of chemotherapy, to his followers on social media. Throughout his career as a journalist, DiMeglio was proudest of his relationship with Woods, whom he covered closely ever since he broke into the professional ranks in 1996.
And following the devastating news of his passing, the 15-time major winner led the tributes to DiMeglio on social media. 'Unfortunately the golf world lost part of our family today, beloved golf writer Steve DiMeglio,' Woods wrote. Tiger Woods has paid an emotional tribute to legendary golf writer Steve DiMeglio (left).
DiMeglio, pictured with Lexi Thompson and politician Edna Kenny, died this week aged 63. Unfortunately the golf world lost part of our family today, beloved golf writer Steve DiMeglio. I was always very close to Steve and we texted and talked about how he needed to keep fighting to get better so we could see each other in the Bahamas last month. And we did. I am so….
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