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Voice of the Cougars Paul James, 87, dies at his home after long illness

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KSL-TV

PROVO — Paul James, voice of the BYU Cougars and longtime KSL-TV anchor and radio sportscaster, died at his home Saturday, Oct. 6, after a long illness. He was 87.

James, an active painter and reader in retirement, and world traveler all his life, had been confined to his home before his death, employing a health-care provider after suffering several strokes, according to his son Steve, as reported to KSL TV sportscaster Rod Zundel.

James joined anchorman Dick Nourse and weatherman Bob Welti at KSL, and the trio developed a vibrant and popular chemistry. All three were inducted into the Utah Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2000.