Andy Trowbridge Kare 11 death, sports producer passed away – cause of death – NewsAlarts

Andy Trowbridge Kare 11 death, sports producer passed away – cause of death: The KARE 11 team paid tribute to sports producer Andy Trowbridge who passed away this week at the age of 35. The NBC affiliate of the Twin Cities reported that Trowbridge died suddenly over the weekend after a “short illness.” He has worked in television for nearly 15 years, first as an intern in the sports department and later as a producer of KARE’s weekend and weekend sports shows Vikings Extra and Randy Shaver’s Prep Sports Extra. Schafer – who hired Trowbridge as an intern – paid an emotional tribute to him on Tuesday night’s news show, saying: “Andy is lovely, kind, thoughtful, funny, the kind of guy who can be a part of your life. Friend man. He is.

KARE 11’s Breaking The News host Jana Shortal tweeted: “Andy makes us better. EVERYDAY. Our hearts break for losing him. Embrace your people – fly with angels Andy .”

Shaver’s son, former KARE 11 sportscaster Ryan Shaver, said Trowbridge – affectionately known as “Stump” – had “the biggest heart”. “Many times he picked me up when I was down. He was direct but sensitive. Sensitive, but always sarcastic. I miss our weekend chats when we were the only two people in the sports office,” he said. wrote. “I’m grateful to be able to call you a friend. You never failed to log in or celebrate a big moment. I appreciate it more than you know.”

His obituary said he was living in Ham Lake at the time of his death. He is a graduate of Anoka High School and holds a degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota.

“Andy loved all sports, traveled with his friends and enjoyed every minute of his career. He will be dearly missed,” it said.

His family is asking for a donation to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund in lieu of flowers.