ESPN Reporter Jeff Dickerson Reportedly Fighting For His Life Just Two Years After Losing Wife

Jeff Dickerson could use all the prayers right now.

Friends and colleagues of the ESPN reporter took to social media this week to ask fans to send prayers for him as he is currently battling for his life right now.

Please say a prayer for our friend @DickersonESPN. He is battling and he needs all the good vibes and prayers we all can send his way. ?❤️
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) December 23, 2021

Jeff Dickerson helped me when I was at a low point in my career. Please send good energy his way. One of the genuine nice people in the world.
— Mike Antoniou (@MikeASports) December 24, 2021

Prayers up, so sad news especially for his son Parker who has gone through this with his mom and now Jeff. Just so sad.
— JRD. 19 (@JRDillon2) December 24, 2021

Appreciate all these messages, but please direct the good vibes to my friend @DickersonESPN. As @CourtneyRCronin said so beautifully on @ESPNRadio last night, “If you can hold JD in your thoughts, please do so.”

Was with him yesterday. He’s fighting like mad. This is for him. https://t.co/hnnb6NQNly
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) December 23, 2021

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It appears, but has not been confirmed, that Dickerson may be fighting colon cancer.

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Awful news about @DickersonESPN. Colon cancer and it does not sound good. Just horrible news. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff several years back at a Bears event. Great guy. Just horrific to hear. Best wishes to him and his family.
— Ghost of Gene Tunney (@BankHoldUp42283) December 23, 2021

In February 2019, his wife, Caitlin Dickerson, lost her 7.5-year battle with cancer. She left behind Jeff and their seven-year-old child.

My beautiful wife Caitlin passed away today after fighting cancer for 7.5 years. Caitlin is an inspiration. She refused to let cancer dictate her life. Caitlin was the best wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend you could ever ask for. We love her dearly.
— Jeff Dickerson (@DickersonESPN) February 27, 2019

Now, that young child is two years older and is hoping that his father can pull through.

Dickerson has been a veteran presence for ESPN in the Chicago market, first joining ESPN Chicago back in 2001 and most recently covering the Bears for ESPN.com.