On Tuesday night, many sports media members came together to support longtime Detroit sports fan and social media influencer Andy Isaac, who shared a concerning update about his prolonged battle with cancer on X. Known as “WorldofIsaac,” he has been a prominent figure in Detroit sports news and was even featured in a 2019 story by Bill Shea of The Athletic.
Isaac’s recent social media posts have primarily focused on health updates during his ongoing 19-year fight with cancer, which has led to frequent hospitalizations. On Tuesday, he shared that his condition had worsened and that he had decided to enter hospice care, expressing concerns that this might be one of his final messages. He stated, “Having cancer since 2006 has finally taken a toll on me; it has stripped away my quality of life. I have decided on hospice care.” He continued, sharing how the struggle has been overwhelming, expressing hope for peace in hospice and a desire to document his final days despite the pain he experiences from a severe foot infection.
Some final thoughts pic.twitter.com/KFC3FUXCXI
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) February 18, 2025
Many in the sports media community expressed their love and support for Isaac. Katie Nolan shared, “Andy, I love you. Thank you for everything. I’ll really miss you. Hope to see you on the other side.” Chris Vannini from The Athletic added, “Love you forever buddy. FTB. Sausage Haus. You’ve brought so much joy to us all. That lunch we had at O.W.L. was fantastic. Always thinking of you and hope you find comfort.”
Andy, I love you. Thank you for everything. I’ll really miss you. Hope to see you on the other side.
— Katie Nolan (@katienolan) February 18, 2025
Love you forever buddy. FTB. Sausage Haus. You’ve brought so much joy to us all. That lunch we had at O.W.L. was fantastic. Always thinking of you and hope you find comfort ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RSAvPVKhf9
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) February 18, 2025
Additionally, Trevor Sikkema from Pro Football Focus said, “All of the love to you, Andy. The world is better because you were here,” while CBS Sports analyst Amy Trask noted, “You made a tremendous, positive impact on many – you have inspired others to do the same.” Former NFL player Chris Long expressed his gratitude as well, saying, “I have enjoyed following you, man. Praying for some comfort for you.”
All of the love to you, Andy. The world is better because you were here
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 18, 2025
You made a tremendous, positive impact on many – you have inspired others to do the same – you have made the world better by so doing.
— Amy Trask (@AmyTrask) February 18, 2025
I have enjoyed following you man. Praying for some comfort for you. 🫡
— chris long (@JOEL9ONE) February 18, 2025
