Why did sports presenter Ernie Johnson miss Thursday’s episode on NBA?

Ernie Johnson missed his presenting duties on Thursday’s episode on NBA on TNT leaving many viewers wondering, what happened to the presenter?

Unfortunately, Ernie Johnson lost his son Michael in 2021. The American sports commentator has been a renowned figure on television screens owing to his 30-year run on the program Inside The NBA. He has been the host of the show since 1990 and has been joined by several notable figures and NBA stars such as Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley among others.

Where is Ernie Johnson?

Ernie Johnson skipped the Thursday broadcast on NBA on TNT as his mother Lois Marjorie Johnson recently passed away. While the sports presenter was supposed to comment on Golden State Warriors-Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets-Phoenix Suns games on January 19, his mother passed away on January 17 at the age of 94.



Ernie Johnson took time off to stay with his grieving family as the mother of three children breathed her last. TNT also paid tribute to Lois and remembered her life in a two-minute segment while sending prayers to Ernie and his entire family.

Earlier, in October 2021, Ernie Johnson lost his son Michael Johnson at the age of 33, after he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Michael was adopted by Ernie and his wife, Cheryl in May 1991 and was aware of his health condition.

FAQs:

1. Who is Ernie Johnson?
   Ernie Johnson, the American sports commentator has been a renowned figure on television screens owing to his 30-year run on the program Inside The NBA.
2. How old is Ernie Johnson?
   66 years