From The Hollywood Reporter · Rick Porter · · 40s
Michael Wilbon Takes Leave for Health
ESPN host Michael Wilbon steps away from Pardon the Interruption for health reasons.
In brief
ESPN host Michael Wilbon steps away from Pardon the Interruption for health reasons. Michael Wilbon is taking an indefinite leave of absence from ESPN due to health issues. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Michael Wilbon
Long-time Pardon the Interruption host Michael Wilbon says he is taking a leave of absence from ESPN to deal with health issues.
“a trip to the injured list. Hopefully not an extended one”
Health Leave Details
Wilbon wrote he is taking 'a trip to the injured list.Hopefully not an extended one.
“Struggles with multiple health issues in recent months lead me to take an indefinite leave of absence from my PTI and NBA duties at ESPN and ABC”
PTI Background
Wilbon has co-hosted Pardon the Interruption with Tony Kornheiser since 2001, where the two former Washington Post sportswriters discuss and debate the day’s news.
The short version
Michael Wilbon is taking an indefinite leave of absence from ESPN due to health issues.
