Sports Community Mourns The Passing Of Yahoo Sports Writer Terez Paylor

The sports media world is understandably shook tonight as it has been announced that Yahoo Sports writer Terez Paylor has passed away unexpectedly. He was 37-years old. After working at The Kansas City Star, Paylor began covering the Chiefs for Yahoo Sports in 2018.

Paylor’s fiancee released a statement on the family’s behalf.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our beloved friend, colleague and Yahoo Sports journalist Terez Paylor has passed away.

Statement from Ebony Reed, Terez's fiancée: pic.twitter.com/oUFlJsXnSk

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 9, 2021

Terez Paylor’s colleagues have swarmed to social media to send condolences, and show the kind of guy he was.

Terez Paylor, who covered the NFL for Yahoo Sports, died today. He was 37 years old. Paylor, who was a Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, joined Yahoo Sports in 2018 after five years as The Kansas City Star's Chiefs beat writer. A devastating loss of another person gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/wPhVOPVugl

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 9, 2021

I am heartbroken over Terez Paylor’s death. His passing is journalism’s loss, but a greater loss to the world. Terez was everything that is right in mankind. He was one of my closest friends and little brother I wish I always had.

Rest easy, Terez. You were loved by many. pic.twitter.com/rKoEjHwaVZ

— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) February 9, 2021

This is a devastating day for the NFL, sports media, Kansas City, anyone who has read/listened to, or was lucky enough to know Terez Paylor.

Nobody was better, no one was more kind.

He was the standard. This hurts terribly. Praying for comfort for his family.

RIP, TP.

— Kent Swanson (@kent_swanson) February 9, 2021

We are beyond heartbroken to lose Terez. Forever in our hearts. One of a kind champion. RIP and prayers to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/A4FFwpfJkW

— Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) February 9, 2021

My heart breaks for the family of Terez Paylor. What a wonderful man. His passion for his craft was remarkable. His enthusiasm was infectious. I treasured all the hours he let me disrupt The A-Team in 2015. Goddamn it, this is not fair. https://t.co/odKfV3XLlu

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) February 9, 2021

Rest in peace, Terez Paylor. The world lost a great one today 😔 pic.twitter.com/8mDcPTO53V

— Chiefs Focus (@ChiefsFocus) February 9, 2021

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Wait a minute…this is just not f’ing right. What’s going on!!! Listen. Terez Paylor was my guy. Respected him to the fullest. 100%. He was real, talented, intelligent, genuine…I loved talking ball with the man. This is just devastating in every way. My condolences. I’m numb. pic.twitter.com/91SisU0NuF

— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) February 9, 2021

I’m crushed. Absolutely crushed. I’m going to miss him so much. https://t.co/jMDHllB2rt

— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) February 9, 2021

Wow. In disbelief. Terez Paylor was one of the nicest guys and an incredible sports journalist. Huge loss to the sports world, to KC, and to his loving family, friends and fans. Rest In Power man. 2021 is already becoming too much.

— Kevin Holmes (@kholmesKSHB) February 9, 2021

RIP to Terez Paylor, who appears to have left quite the impact on so many people in the sports media realm. Gone way too soon.

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