Longtime Detroit sports reporter and radio personality Pat Caputo revealed a dire medical diagnosis in explaining his recent absence from the airwaves. "For those wondering where I've been: I have been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, commonly referred to as a 'death sentence' and had two other serious ailments which put me in ICU for several days. It was sudden. I've literally been on my back for weeks. Bless you all," Caputo, 66, wrote via X on Monday, January 6. Caputo did not go into detail about his condition or a timetable moving forward. He last posted via X on November 10. Currently a fixture on Detroit's WXYT-FM, Caputo worked for The Oakland Press from 1983 to 2020 and has cohosted multiple popular podcasts covering Michigan sports. Missing H.S. Football Coach Found Dead Remembered as 'Happy Caring Person' Caputo's revelation about his health brought about an overwhelming amount of responses from his colleagues in the sports media world - from the Detroit area and beyond. ESPN's Dave Pasch wrote in the comments section, "Praying for you my friend. So sorry to hear this." "Legend. Stay strong my friend. So much support out here for you," ESPN's Dan Wetzel said. Caputo's WXYT colleague Marc Ryan wrote, "Pat, I can't imagine what you've been through and continue to go through, but please know how much you're missed. I'd do anything to have you arguing with me in studio again today, and I look forward to that when you're able. Cancer effed with the wrong guy. Prayers and love." "Praying for you Pat, I'm so sorry to hear this," Fan Duel Sports Network reporter Natalie Kerwin said. "Sending prayers and comfort to you and your family 🙏." As part of sports media's everchanging landscape, Caputo was laid off from The Oakland Press after 37 years in 2020. At the time, Caputo called himself "the luckiest guy in the world." "Not to sound like Lou Gehrig or something, but I started there answering phones in May of 1983," Caputo told The Detroit News. "That's how everything built up, for whatever I've been able to experience." He added, "There's no bitterness at all, no anger. Obviously, like everybody else that's in that situation, there's the disappointment. But the disappointment isn't because I have anger at The Oakland Press. I love The Oakland Press. The experiences I've had have been amazing." Dave Portnoy Finds Stefon Diggs Allegations 'Peculiar,' References 9/11 Among his many accolades, Caputo was once named one of the top ten sports writers in the nation by the Associated Press Sports Editors. "I got to cover these things, meet these famous people," Caputo added. "And everybody I've worked for and everybody I've worked with, I really, really appreciate everything with my experience." As news broke that he was let go by the paper where he made a name for himself, Caputo also expressed his gratitude on social media. "After 37 years at The Oakland Press, I was laid off today," he shared via X. "I am so grateful for the wonderful people I've worked with and for there - and the many wonderful experiences. What a privilege. And especially to the readers, I say thank you. I love you all very much."