All in the Rays community were stunned to learn that long-time radio play-by-play announcer Dave Wills had passed away on Sunday. He was 58 years old
Wills had been the radio voice of the Rays for 18 years, making his debut with partner Andy Freed in 2005.
News reports did not list a cause of death, but Wills had missed some time in the 2022 season with some cardiac issues.
The news of his passing was especially stunning because he had broadcast the Saturday game. You can hear his last call in this clip:
Dave Wills’s final call as a radio voice of the Rays.