Pete Medhurst’s wife, Brenda Medhurt, is a Southern Senior High School graduate.
Medhurst, a longtime radio broadcaster for Navy athletics, died on January 20, 2025, at the age of 55, after a battle with cancer.
Highlights
- Pete Medhurst died at 55 on January 20, 2025, after a battle with cancer.
- Medhurst was married to Brenda Mehurst, with whom he had three children.
- Pete’s son Cody married a kindergarten teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools, Jamie Joyce.
Follwing his shocking diagnosis last year, he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor.
Despite the news, Medhurst continued to support the Navy Midshipmen community. Members of Navy athletics recently posted a small tribute to the icon through Twitter by stating,
“RIP to a Navy legend. Not only was he a great broadcaster, but a friend, a father and husband. He touched the lives of so many midshipmen in his 28 years with Navy Athletics. You will be missed.”
Navy Athletics
The Navy Midshipmen football team also left a heartfelt message on their Twitter handle for Medhurst:
“Pete – you will be missed. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We hope you find the checkerboard end zone where you’re going!”
Navy Midshipmen football team
Medhurst has followed, supported, and shared the Navy Midshipmen’s journey with viewers for years.
Tributes to Medhurst continue to pour in on social media from the athletic community, demonstrating the Navy Midshipmen’s respect and appreciation for him.
The Navy Women’s Tennis team wrote,
“You will forever be missed but always remembered.” “We love you Pete.”
Navy Women’s Tennis Team
Born in Anne Arundel County, Medhurst also handled football play-by-play for HDNet and CSB Sports Network and lacrosse for ESPNU and the Big Ten Network.
He filled in on radio broadcasts for the Washington Nationals as well. The Nationals said,
“Pete could always be counted on for a kind word and a smile,” “We will sorely miss seeing him around the ballpark and hearing his voice during Nationals broadcasts.”
The Washington Nationals
A GoFundMe page has been created for the Medhurst family. Contributions will help with medical bills and daily living expenses.
Pete will be remembered forever for his unforgettable contribution to the Navy Athletics.
Wife Brenda Medhurst Announced The Tragic Death Of Her Husband Pete Medhurst
The late broadcaster at Naval Academy Athletic Association, Pete Medhurst, married Brenda Medhurst on October 3, 1997.
Brenda, 54, born on May 8, 1970, completed her graduation from Southern Senior High School.
Sadly, their married life of around 28 years ended following the tragic death of Pete Medhurst.
Earlier, on October 31, 2024, Brenda took to her official Facebook and announced that Pete had been diagnosed with cancer and was hoping to go through a procedure for surgery to remove a brain tumor. She wrote,
Please keep Pete Medhurst and our family in your good thoughts and prayers. Pete has been diagnosed with cancer and will be having surgery tomorrow to remove a brain tumor. We were all shocked and devastated with this news and I am sure many of our family and friends will be too. He does not have his phone but I will read him any messages of support. I am unable to take calls today or tmro since I will be with him, the kids and the doctors. I will update everyone tomorrow after the surgery. Thank you so much for your prayers. We love you all.
Brenda Medhurst
On November 1, 2024, Brenda announced that Pete’s surgery went well and thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
Recently, on January 5, 2025, Brenda wished Pete a happy birthday through Facebook, saying,
I would like to wish Pete Medhurst a very Happy Birthday today. The kids and I are heading to the rehab shortly and we will decorate his room with balloons and celebrate him. We will read him all of your messages and I know that will make him very happy. Thank you again to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. We love you all
Brenda Medhurst
On January 21, 2025, Brenda Medhurst announced the tragic death of Pete through her Facebook and wrote,
Last night we had to say Goodbye to Pete Medhurst. Pete fought a very hard battle against an aggressive melanoma cancer. He spent his final hours surrounded by the kids and I and he felt so much love. We are heartbroken and devastated. Thank you so much to everyone for their many months of thoughts and prayers for Pete and our family. We are very blessed to have such amazing family and friends. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. A Go Fund Me has been established if anyone would like to contribute Thank you and We Love You All.
Brenda Medhurst
Pete Medhurst And His Wife, Brenda Medhurst Had Three Children
A longtime radio broadcaster for Navy athletics, Pete Medhurst and his wife, Brenda Medhurt, were blessed with two sons, Cody and Ryan Medhurst, and one daughter, Kelly Medhurst.
Ryan Medhurst attended Southern Senior High School and later studied for a Master of Business Administration at Hood College.
According to his Facebook bio, he founded “Mental Willness” and is a recording artist and engineer known as The Walking Flame.
He has been dating Taylor Ann Blaney since April 13, 2024. Taylor is originally from Seaside Park, New Jersey, but lives in Bangor, Pennsylvania, and studied at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
On the other hand, Pete’s son Cody is a University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) graduate. He married a kindergarten teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools, Jamie Joyce, on July 26, 2024.
Recently, Cody mourned the tragic loss of his father and posted a small tribute on his Facebook. He uploaded a family photo and wrote,
Heaven gained an angel last night. The nicest, most gentle soul of a human fought the most courageous battle against cancer and it will never be fair that he had to do so. The stories we have – have been filled with laughter and joy and pain and sorrow. We will always remember you as the most incredible father, and husband to my mom that you were.He will always be in everyone’s hearts, it’s never a goodbye, it’s til I see you again. To the man that made me… me. Love ya bud
Cody Joyce
Pete’s daughter, Kelly Medhurst, works at the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks and lives in Churchton, Maryland.
Additional Information
- Pete has also spent years on the WBAL NewsRadio and Ravens Broadcast teams.
- As per the reports, Pete Medhurst had an annual salary of approximately $79,890.
- He also served as a track announcer at Rosecroft Raceway for a long time.
- He was the voice of Navy football for 12 years and had been with the Navy Radio Network since 1997, covering various sports, including football, basketball, lacrosse, and more.
