ESPN Analyst's Son Brings Studio to Tears on World Autism Awareness Day
By Rachel Paula Abrahamson
Published on April 3, 2026.
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky's son, Madden, brought the set of NFL Live in tears during a broadcast marking World Autism Awareness Day. Madden, a 14-year-old son of Orlovky, created a series of football-themed illustrations and delivered an emotional message to his family during the broadcast. The moment was shared by ESPN and received widespread fan support. Orlevsky credits his journey to his wife, Tiffany, for years of advocacy behind the scenes.
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