Greg Gumbel, legendary sports broadcaster, dead at 78
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- Dec 27, 2024
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Greg Gumbel, legendary sports broadcaster, dead at 78 after battle with cancer
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Andrew Crane
Published Dec. 27, 2024
Updated Dec. 27, 2024, 5:32 p.m. ET
Greg Gumbel, a longtime sportscaster who called the NFL for CBS for decades and served as the network’s host during the NCAA Tournament, has died “after a courageous battle with cancer,” his family announced Friday.
He was 78 years old.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel,” his wife Marcy and daughter Michelle wrote in a statement released by CBS. “He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace, and positivity. He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten.
“Greg’s memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.”
Gumbel, who missed last year’s NCAA Tournament due to what The Athletic reported as “family health issues,” spent decades at CBS across two stints, returning to the network in 1998 to pair with Phil Simms and form the No. 1 broadcast team until 2003.
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