Matt Napolitano, a writer and FOX News audio anchor, tragically passed away at age 33 after a brief illness. He first joined FOX in 2015 as a writer for the SiriusXM channel “FOX News Headlines 24/7,” quickly demonstrating his talents as a writer, producer, and broadcaster. He later became a successful sports reporter for the network.

After briefly leaving FOX News Audio, Napolitano returned as a reporter and anchor, contributing across all FOX Audio platforms. He also provided the latest sports updates on “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” on FOX Business Network and worked closely with FOX News Edge to produce voice packages for affiliates.

Napolitano covered major sports stories such as the Walton family’s plan to buy the Denver Broncos in 2022 and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ injury in 2023. He recently appeared with host Neil Cavuto to discuss MLB’s decision to hold the 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta amid controversy over state voting laws.

He is survived by his husband, Ricky Whitcomb, who shared the news of Matt’s passing on social media, praising his dedication and honesty as a journalist. Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott honored Napolitano in a memo, highlighting his passion for journalism and versatility in anchoring, writing, and producing.

Napolitano was also a longtime fan of “Jeopardy!,” fulfilling his dream by competing on the show in 2020, and reached the bonus round on “Wheel of Fortune” in 2016. His loss is deeply felt throughout the FOX News community.