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By Chris Brown

Saskatchewan sports broadcaster dies from COVID-19 complications

Jan 21, 2021 | 2:29 PM

A well known Saskatchewan broadcaster has died due to complications from COVID-19.

Warren Woods, a longtime Regina sports broadcaster was 66 years old. His death was confirmed by his family in a statement on Wednesday evening.

Woods was diagnosed with COVID-19 in December, and a GoFundMe page established to help with his recovery has so far raised more than $60,000.

In the statement, his children Nicole and Chris expressed gratitude for the support Warren received, saying that it’s comforting to known how many people cared about their dads.

Woods, who led the sports department at Global Regina for years before leaving for CJME in 2013, was 66 years old.

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