Remembering Woody Durham: Carolina community reacts to announcer's death

Woody Durham was honored during a halftime ceremony on Feb. 17, 2016, in the Smith Center.

Longtime "voice of the Tar Heels" Woody Durham died Wednesday at the age of 76. Here are some reactions to Durham's death from the UNC community.

UNC Athletics Department:

It's with great sadness that we report the death of Woody Durham, the Voice of the Tar Heels, at age 76.https://t.co/KsjGXbA9QZ pic.twitter.com/KrXNJOCgWh
— UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) March 7, 2018

Woody Durham's grandson, Will Durham:

The greatest ever. My grandfather was the epitome of a play-by-play radio announcer. Outside the booth, he loved his family and the people around him, especially my twin sister and I. He may be gone, but his voice will live on. #HeyWoody
— Will Durham (@wdurham16) March 7, 2018

UNC Chancellor Carol Folt:

Woody Durham was more than just a Carolina athletics legend, he is a beloved part of @UNC. He will be missed deeply by Tar Heels across our state, nation and world. https://t.co/D6ShNkQNeF
— Carol Folt (@ChancellorFolt) March 7, 2018

Jones Angell, Durham's successor as the Tar Heels announcer:

Our thoughts are with Woody's incredible wife, Jean, his sons Wes and Taylor and his grandchildren.

I feel honored to have known him, to have learned from him and to call Woody and his family friends. https://t.co/jKPRf015Ap
— Jones Angell (@JonesAngell) March 7, 2018

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper:

Woody Durham's amazing voice brought Tar Heel sports to life. His life, legacy and love for the first public university in this country to open its doors will never be forgotten. - RC pic.twitter.com/VinAMqMfiK
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) March 7, 2018

ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas:

RIP to the great Woody Durham. He was an ACC institution, a true icon, and was as nice and generous as he was professional. His voice and passion were inseparable from the North Carolina brand. A wonderful man. https://t.co/snSvkSWzUu
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) March 7, 2018

ACC Commissioner John Swofford:

A statement from ACC Commissioner John Swofford on the passing of legendary Voice of the Tar Heels Woody Durham:

"Woody was synonymous with Carolina Athletics for decades, and his voice was gospel to generations of Tar Heels who trusted his every word...
— The ACC (@theACC) March 7, 2018

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U.S. Rep. David Price, D-N.C.:

Woody Durham's energetic play-by-play accounts were world class. The Tar Heel community cherished his broadcasts and treasured his love of our university. We will miss him. https://t.co/0BQsNeWujH
— David E. Price (@RepDavidEPrice) March 7, 2018

UNC Archives:

As a UNC student in the early 1960s, Woody Durham was already active in broadcasting. He did sports reporting for UNC-TV and called play-by-play for Carolina baseball games on @WCHLChapelboro. pic.twitter.com/AJ6j4IDCjW
— UNC Archives (@uncarchives) March 7, 2018

Only eight years after graduating from UNC, Woody Durham returned to Chapel Hill for the job that would define his career and endear him to a generation of Carolina fans. pic.twitter.com/n9voUVlGG9
— UNC Archives (@uncarchives) March 7, 2018

It was clear since high school that Woody Durham was destined for a great career in journalism. We found this photo and article in an issue of the Albemarle High School newspaper, made available online by @ncdhc. pic.twitter.com/tyrTkf4GYV
— UNC Archives (@uncarchives) March 7, 2018

Former UNC basketball player Jason Capel, via WFMY:

.@UNC_Basketball alum Jason Capel talks Woody Durham.....@WFMY @Luke_Lyddon @ptwright pic.twitter.com/oE5SmbQpMm
— Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) March 7, 2018

Former UNC basketball player Wayne Ellington: