Ref Tony Brown Dies From Cancer

NBA Veteran Referee Tragically Passes Away After Battle With Cancer

October 20, 2022, 6:52pm EST (Updated: February 22, 2023, 6:28pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

Ref Tony Brown stands with Tyronn Lue and Lebron James — ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 30: Tyronn Lue and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers react towards referee Tony Brown after James was charged with a foul against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 30, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

This is such sad news to pass down.

Veteran NBA ref Tony Brown had been battling against pancreatic cancer for quite some time, but that battle was ultimately lost this week.

The longtime NBA ref — diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer — passed away this week.

NBA veteran official Tony Brown passed away today following a hard-fought bout with cancer. He was one of the best running the sidelines and one cool brother. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/GPhyMORCRU
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 20, 2022

NBA veteran official Tony Brown has passed away today after a hard-fought bout with cancer.

RIP ? pic.twitter.com/yYmXtly95L
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 20, 2022