Action News sports director Gary Papa, 54, died today, more than five years after explaining to viewers that he was losing his hair due to prostate cancer.
Mr. Papa, a Buffalo native, joined 6ABC in April 1981 as a weekend sportscaster.
Mr. Papa, a Buffalo native, joined 6ABC in April 1981 as a weekend sportscaster.
Rick Przywara Papa give your Phillies some help from up there. :)
Gary Papa Remembered (A Tribute to a Philadelphia Icon)
The late Gary Papa has been awarded the Inspirational Hero Award by the
Wish Upon A Hero Foundation. The award is given to people who bring
awareness and support for a cause. Gary receives the Inspirational Hero
Award for helping found a local prostate cancer fundraiser called Run 4 Your Life.
Gary has been an inspirationa...l leader in the Philadelphia community for
over 20 years. Congratulations to Gary and his family.
www.wishuponahero.com
Wish Upon A Hero is a website that brings together people to help grant wishes big and small. No wish is too large, no hero is too small.
Lonnie Stroble A smile which will bring fond memories to Philly Folk for years and years. R.I.P. Gary Papa!
Michele R.I.P!
Joe Taxtro Duo Ferretti
Things like this, really makes you see how old you are getting. Gary was the only reason I watched channel 6 news at all.
He will be missed.
Rest in peace Mr. Papa.
Tonya Searnock Sankus I miss you gary papa.
Mike Green man..... one of the best..... R.I.P. grew watchin him staying up late on school nights in the 80's just to catch those sixers, or eagles, or philly's highlights.... him, don tolofson was some of the best philly sportscasters
Alice R Hetherington
Dear Gary,
I can't believe your gone.
Will be surely missed.
Love,
Alice
Danell Dodd wow i cant believe ur gone !!!! i grew up with u;} u will b missed xoxo danell dodd
Lynn Still cannot believe that you are gone. You were such a wonderful person and Action News is not the same without you. Peace to you and your family. You will be remembered always.
Bonnee Noyes-Bongiorno Such a joy to watch... genuine and good natured, funny, the absolute best sportscaster, epitome of a gentleman, vivacious spirit, humanitarian. Gary fought such a brave battle and was courageous to the end. He taught us how to live. Promoted Prostate Cancer education and awareness. A true class act. He will be missed tremendously. God bless his wife and children.
Mary Hollingsworth sorry you had to go best wishes to your family
Carol Sportscasting is not the same without you. RIP Gary. You are missed!
Kathy Valent very sad
