The legendary blind sports Journalist Ed Lucas, is lived on by his wife Elizabeth and son Christopher. Here’s the full story to it.
As per reports revealed, Ed Lucas passed away on November 10, 2021, due to Pulmonary fibrosis. Moreover, he was 82 years of age at the time of his death.
Ed was an American sportswriter and Journalist who covered news of the sports group, New York Yankees. The book Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story: A Blind Broadcaster’s Story of Overcoming Life’s Greatest Obstacles, has covered his full biography.
Obituary Of Sportswriter Ed Lucas- His Cause Of Death
The news of the sudden passing of Ed Lucas has spread all over the Internet. In addition, his supports and fans have also paid tribute while remembering his contributions.
Ed was confirmed dead on November 10, 2021, at the age of 82. He is currently survived, by his wife, Elizabeth, and son, Christopher Lukas. In addition, his son, Christopher, released press news in which he stated that his father passed away from pulmonary fibrosis.
He was in a serious accident in 1951, which resulted in his permanent blindness. As per reports, he was hit by a line drive in the face while pitching in a pickup game on October 3, 1951.
Our #SundayTODAY “Life Well Lived” tribute to the late Ed Lucas, a longtime baseball writer and player favorite, who was blind. https://t.co/RykToeyDWc
— Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) November 21, 2021
Everything On Ed Lucas Wife Elizabeth Lukas
Late News reporter Ed Lucas was married to his wife, Elizabeth Lukas. In addition, He married twice in his life. He tied into a marital knot with his first wife, Margaret Geraghty, in 1965.
Ed and his first wife, Margaret, gave birth to two sons, Edward and Christopher Lukas. The former couple had divorced in 1973, and in 1979, Margaret successfully sued for their children’s full custody.
Moving on, Ed’s wife, Elizabeth, has been keeping her social profile low-key and away from the reach of the media. Thus, we are unknown of her current whereabouts.
Where Is Ed Lucas’ Son Christopher Lukas?
Ed Lucas fathered two sons, Christopher Lukas and Edward Lukas, with his ex-wife, Margaret. Furthermore, his son, Christopher, was the one who revealed the passing of Ed on the media.
Sightless since 12, Ed Lucas became a baseball columnist and a radio reporter. He had a unique ability to know where a ball was hit by the sound of the crack of the bat. https://t.co/KN06Z9m05B
— NYT Obituaries (@NYTObits) November 19, 2021
When his wife walked away from his life, he raised their son by himself, as a single parent. In 1979, Margaret sued him for full custody of their two children saying, that a blind man shouldn’t have kids. The Judge took Margaret’s side, and Lucas had to be separated from his children.
However, after some time, Ed regained full custody of their children.