Murray, longtime analyst, former Blackhawks forward, dies at 63

Murray was diagnosed with cancer on Aug. 9, 2021, which resulted in chemotherapy treatments every other Monday. The disease didn’t keep him away from the broadcast booth for long, though, with Murray returning to work a full broadcast with Wiedeman on Dec. 15, 2021, a 5-4 overtime win for the Blackhawks against the Washington Capitals.

“I can’t say enough how much it means to me and my family to get the amazing support we’ve had,” Murray said on that broadcast. “Even to walk downstairs, to see a lot of the people I haven’t seen for a long time.”

Midway through the third period of that win, Murray thanked then Blackhawks owner and chairman Rocky Wirtz, chief executive officer Danny Wirtz, the public relations staff, media and WGN, the radio home of the Blackhawks.

“I really appreciate all the support all you guys have given me,” he said. “I’m just glad to be back on the air, and it’s just an amazing support cast I’ve had. It’s been very humbling, very amazing. It really warms the heart.”