Ilkin dies

PBRTV has learned of the death of former Pittsburgh Steelers player and broadcaster Tunch Ilkin. Ilkin, known for his strong faith, had been battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) with which he was diagnosed less than a year ago. He had retired from the broadcast booth earlier this year after 23 years. Prior to that he had spent 17 years playing in the NFL. Tunch Ilkin was 63.

(WPXI)