Sportscaster Chapman Dies Suddenly
NBC5's Sports Director Joined Station May, 2000
UPDATED: 3:00 p.m. CDT October 31, 2002
CHICAGO -- 
NBC5 is deeply saddened by the death of lead sports anchor, Darrian Chapman, who died suddenly Wednesday morning of an apparent cardiac arrest.
Darrian Chapman, was NBC5's lead sports anchor on the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts and host of NBC5 Sports Sunday. He joined the NBC5 sports team in May 2000.
"I can't adequately express the sadness and loss we feel at NBC5," said Larry Wert, President and General Manager. "Darrian was a special talent and a special person. He made us so very proud to have him on our team."
"It is hard to believe that a guy who loved life so passionately is gone," said Frank Whittaker, Vice-President of News. "He loved sports, loved to compete, loved what he did and loved Chicago."
"Darrian was a shining light, so full of joy," said Vickie Burns, News Director. "His loss to the station is immeasurable."
He came to NBC5 Chicago from NBC4 in Washington, DC, where he served as
the station's weekend morning sports anchor and sports anchor for more
than four years. While in the nation's capital, he also did some play-by-play for George Mason University's men's basketball team on "Home Team Sports."
Prior to that, Darrian held the position of sports director at WGR NewsRadio 55 in Buffalo, N.Y.
Darrian attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he majored in journalism and communications.
He was an active participant in community and charitable events, sharing his time and talent with the American Heart Association, the Arthritis Foundation and other organizations.
His interests included classical music, cycling, cooking and playing recreational sports. He listed rehearsing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games and flying with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels as two of his most memorable experiences.
He is survived by his wife Deborah, and two children, Marissa and Jordan.
Offer Your Condolences
A Memorial Service for family, friends and colleagues will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at:
Holy Trinity Church
1218 West Addison Street
Chicago Those who would like to make donation to a fund set up for Chapman's children, can send it to: The Darrian Chapman Children's Fund
1808 Eye Street, N.W.
Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20006
NBC5 is deeply saddened by the death of lead sports anchor, Darrian Chapman, who died suddenly Wednesday morning of an apparent cardiac arrest.
Darrian Chapman, was NBC5's lead sports anchor on the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts and host of NBC5 Sports Sunday. He joined the NBC5 sports team in May 2000.
"I can't adequately express the sadness and loss we feel at NBC5," said Larry Wert, President and General Manager. "Darrian was a special talent and a special person. He made us so very proud to have him on our team."
"It is hard to believe that a guy who loved life so passionately is gone," said Frank Whittaker, Vice-President of News. "He loved sports, loved to compete, loved what he did and loved Chicago."
"Darrian was a shining light, so full of joy," said Vickie Burns, News Director. "His loss to the station is immeasurable."
He came to NBC5 Chicago from NBC4 in Washington, DC, where he served as
the station's weekend morning sports anchor and sports anchor for more
than four years. While in the nation's capital, he also did some play-by-play for George Mason University's men's basketball team on "Home Team Sports."
Prior to that, Darrian held the position of sports director at WGR NewsRadio 55 in Buffalo, N.Y.
Darrian attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he majored in journalism and communications.
He was an active participant in community and charitable events, sharing his time and talent with the American Heart Association, the Arthritis Foundation and other organizations.
His interests included classical music, cycling, cooking and playing recreational sports. He listed rehearsing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games and flying with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels as two of his most memorable experiences.
He is survived by his wife Deborah, and two children, Marissa and Jordan.
Offer Your Condolences
A Memorial Service for family, friends and colleagues will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at:Holy Trinity Church
1218 West Addison Street
Chicago Those who would like to make donation to a fund set up for Chapman's children, can send it to: The Darrian Chapman Children's Fund
1808 Eye Street, N.W.
Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20006
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