Troy Aikman returned to the NFL broadcast booth on Monday for the first time since his mother Charlyn Aikman died aged 80. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was on the pannel for the Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles game at the Lincoln Field.

Aikman, last week, honoured his mother in a social-media post, one day after she died. 

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“I’ve always believed there are angels among us. My mom was one of those angels. My sisters and I could not have asked for a better mother. A selfless woman that sacrificed more than anyone could imagine for the betterment of her children. Since her passing last night, I have received an outpouring of support,” he said on Instagram. 

”The prevailing message is how kind she was to them, which is not a surprise to me. She was kind to everyone. And she always had time for anyone that wanted to take some of hers. She was loved. I know she knew that, but I don’t know she knew how much she was going to be missed. I love you, Mom,” the former QB added. 

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Who was Charlyn Aikman?

Troy Aikman’s mother, Charlyn, died on November 9, 2022. She was born in Long Beach, California to Mark and Thomasin Bailey, as per her obituary published in legacy.com. 

Charlyn died in Lewisville, Texas. She was 80 years old. 

“Although shy, Charlyn never met a stranger and could converse with anyone on almost any topic. She was adored by all who had the good fortune to meet her,” her obituary read. 

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She is survived by her children: Terri Starns (Rich), Tammy Powell (Mike), and Troy Aikman; grandchildren: Brooke Green (Mike), Brady Foreman, Drew Powell (Carolyn), Reid Powell, Jordan Aikman, and Ally Aikman. Her great-grandchildren are Charlyn ‘Charlie’ Green and Bryn Green.

She is also survived by her brother, Mark Bailey (Diane), and sister, Melanie Osendorf.