Tim Tebow's Father Bob Dies at 78 After Parkinson's Battle

Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Tim Tebow announced Friday that his father, Robert 'Bob' Tebow, has died at 78 years old. The elder Tebow passed away after a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Tim Tebow shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram and Facebook, writing a tribute that described his father as being 'home forever.' The announcement came as a shock to fans who have followed the Tebow family's journey.

Bob Tebow was a Baptist missionary who spent years serving in the Philippines with his wife. His faith and dedication to missionary work heavily influenced Tim Tebow's well-known Christian beliefs and charitable activities. The family's strong religious foundation became central to Tim's identity as both an athlete and public figure.

Tim Tebow won the Heisman Trophy at the University of Florida before playing in the NFL for teams including the Denver Broncos and New York Jets. He later transitioned to baseball and now works as an ESPN analyst while continuing his foundation work.