Legendary Sports Broadcaster Greg Gumbel Has Tragically Passed Away At The Age Of 78
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Some sad news to report today, as legendary sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has tragically passed away at the age of 78.
Longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel died Saturday at age 78. Greg Gumbel was a sportscasting legend who began his time with CBS Sports in 1989.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel," Gumbel's wife Marcy and daughter Michelle announced in a statement to CBS Sports, where Gumbel has served as a broadcaster for decades. "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."
Gumbel's family continued: "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's family continued: "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."
He has served as an on-air NFL play-by-play announcer and as a host for college basketball, including the NCAA Tournament.
A couple of months ago, Gumbel was off the air for the 2024 men's NCAA Men's Tournament because of what CBS termed "family health issues" at the time.
Gumbel made broadcasting history by becoming the first Black play-by-play announcer to cover a major U.S. championship sporting event when he called Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants.
We would like to take this time to offer our deepest condolences to the entire Gumbel family, as well as all of Greg's friends.
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