Sports activities broadcasting legend Greg Gumbel has died.
The longtime studio host’s household stated in a press release to CBS on Friday “he passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer.”
They added, “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 was a mainstay when it got here to sports activities on CBS — he referred to as NFL video games for many years … and likewise anchored the community’s annual protection of NCAA tournaments for years too.
This previous season was truly the primary March Insanity Gumbel had missed since 1997. His colleagues said on the time he was away from the sport “due to family health matters.”
CBS begins the NCAA Event Choice Present with the crew sending their greatest needs to Greg Gumbel.
Gumbel is absent from this yr’s NCAA Event as a result of household well being issues (https://t.co/npWk1KCsN7). pic.twitter.com/26QvgjzofM
— Terrible Asserting (@awfulannouncing) March 17, 2024
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“It’s somewhat surreal that he’s not to my right — he’s been there for a couple decades,” Clark Kellogg stated when previewing the 2024 event final spring. “Praying and hoping, Greg, that you will indeed be back in 2025.”
Gumbel — the older brother of Bryant Gumbel — was 78 years previous.
RIP.
