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In memoriam: Rory Markas

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas has passed away.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim broadcaster Rory Markas has passed away.

The announcement was made this morning on the Angels-owned radio station, 830AM.

He was found dead in his home last night. The cause of death was not identified, but Markas had surgery for a blood clot in November 2008.

In addition to calling Angels games since 2002, Markas was a broadcaster of USC and L.A. Clippers basketball games, as well as Milwaukee Brewers and Vancouver Canadians games. He was 54.

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