Longtime Montgomery County resident and ESPN personality Michael Wilbon announced Monday that he is taking an indefinite leave of absence from his duties with ESPN and ABC as he deals with multiple health issues.
“This isn’t retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list. Hopefully not an extended one,” Wilbon said in his announcement. “Struggles with multiple health issues in recent months lead me to take an indefinite leave of absence from my PTI and NBA duties at ESPN and ABC.”
Wilbon, 67, said medical professionals and those close to him, including longtime “Pardon the Interruption” co-host Tony Kornheiser, had previously encouraged him to take time away after noticing what he described as “worrisome signs.” He did not provide details about the health issues or a timetable for his return…