David Moulton has died at 59 after a six-year battle with stage four renal cell cancer, closing the story of a broadcaster whose work helped shape NFL telecasts from behind the scenes. For viewers, he was one of the quiet constants in the booth; for Troy Aikman, he was much more than that.
Julie announced on Saturday, October 24, that Moulton died last night while in hospice care at the Douglas Center for Caring. She said he had battled stage four renal cell cancer for six long years, and that it metastasized to his bones two years ago.
A respected voice behind the broadcast
Moulton was best known as an NFL spotter, helping broadcasters with player tracking and game information during telecasts. That role is rarely seen by the audience, but it is central to the rhythm and accuracy of a live broadcast.
His career began in Southwest Florida in 1999, when he worked as a television sports anchor at ABC-7. He later moved into local radio in 2000, before becoming the radio play-by-play voice of Florida Gulf Coast University athletics in 2002.
In 2018, he began working with Troy Aikman in the broadcast booth, and Aikman said the partnership quickly became something far more personal. “Since 2018, David Moulton has been my right-hand man in the broadcast booth,” Aikman said.
More than a working relationship
Aikman said what began as a professional connection turned into a friendship he cherished. He described Moulton as loyal, dependable and a warrior until the very end, adding that he “deserved better.”
He also said his heart breaks for Moulton’s family and everyone who loved him, while expressing gratitude for the years they shared. “I’m grateful for the years we shared and will miss him deeply. Rest in peace big guy🙏🏼❤️,” Aikman said.
Julie’s message made clear how hard Moulton kept fighting. She said he never stopped trying new treatments and that he loved life and loved the people around him more than words could express.
For those who knew him through the booth, the loss will be felt well beyond one broadcast season. Moulton’s work was not always visible, but it was vital, and his death marks the end of a long and determined fight.
