PITTSBURGH -- It was announced Saturday morning that former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle turned broadcaster Tunch Ilkin has passed away after a battle with ALS.
Ilkin was diagnosed with with ALS in October of 2020 and decided to retire from broadcasting in June of 2021.
As a player, Ilkin was twice a Pro Bowler and played 14 seasons in the NFL; 13 with the Steelers and his final year in 1993 with the Green Bay Packers.
Ilkin has been a broadcaster with the Steelers since 1998 when he joined Bill Hillgrove and Myron Cope in the booth.
Ilkin was 63-years-old.