Longtime NFL reporter Jay Morrison received an outpouring of support following the untimely death of his wife of 32 years, Nicki Morrison, at age 57 in December 2025. The Sports Illustrated journalist revealed on December 22, 2025, that his family was taking Nicki off life support due to a "catastrophic turn" during a "routine medical procedure." "We will be saying our final goodbyes and removing her from the machines," he tweeted that same day. "My heart is shattered, and my world is obliterated.