Sportscaster Greg Gumbel, 78, dies of Cancer

[Melensdad]

I had no clue he was 78 years old. But I did know he has been broadcasting as a sports caster for pretty much as long as I can remember.

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies of cancer at 78

Greg Gumbel, a veteran of CBS Sports who spent more than 50 years in sports broadcasting, has died of cancer at the age of 78.

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Dec 27, 2024, 05:44 PM ET​

Greg Gumbel, a veteran of CBS Sports who spent more than 50 years in sports broadcasting, has died of cancer at the age of 78, his family said Friday.​

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"He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer," his wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle, said in a joint statement released by CBS Sports. "Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace and positivity.​

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"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."​

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Greg Gumbel, pictured here before the 2021 men's national championship game between Gonzaga and Baylor, was a mainstay on CBS' NCAA tournament coverage. Kyle Terada/USA Today Sportsnormal​

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In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998.​

 

[Doc]

He was a good one. He sure did not look his age. I was surprised to hear he was 78. I think Bryant is his older brother but with him being 78 maybe he is the oldest.