The Audacy DC family is extremely saddened to share the news that our beloved friend and colleague, Pete Medhurst, passed away Monday night, surrounded by his family, after his short battle with brain cancer.
Pete was a long-time employee of 106.7 The Fan, starting as an update anchor soon shortly after the station’s launch, and he served in a variety of roles at The Fan including morning anchor, fill-in host, and Nationals post-game host – eventually achieving a life-long dream a few years ago when he became the primary fill-in play-by-play voice for Nationals radio broadcasts.
Medhurst moved into a full-time host role when Audacy acquired The Team 980, most recently serving as co-host of Russell & Medhurst with Chris Russell into 2023. He was also the play-by-play announcer for Navy football, basketball, and virtually every other sport.
“Pete was an incredible broadcaster, who knew every sport, could call every sport, and could communicate his knowledge and passion in virtually any situation, platform, or duration,” Audacy Sports Format VP and 106.7 The Fan Brand Manager Chris Kinard said in a statement. “I don't think anyone loved sports or knew more about sports and sports broadcasting than Pete. But he loved his family more, and the pride he showed for was so obvious and so admirable. His loss will be felt so deeply by so many here at Audacy DC, and by listeners and sports fans across the region.”
Pete Medhurst is survived by his wife, Brenda, sons Cody and Ryan, and daughter Kelly.
As a tribute to Pete, If you would consider donating to the family to help with Pete’s medical and final expenses, you can do so via this GoFundMe set up by his extended family.