Greg Gumbel Passes Away At 78, The Sports World Reacts
Iconic Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Passes Away At 78, The Sports World Pays Their Respect - Page 8
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It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel. 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 is best known for his 52-year sports broadcasting career as a CBS panel host and play-by-play announcer. He also worked for NBC, ESPN, MSG, and WFAN radio in New York City. His recognizable voice was a staple of NCAA March Madness coverage, as he was the anchor of a rotating panel of broadcasters. He was also prominent on Selection Sunday, extending invites to teams to the NCAA Tournament bubble field. Gumbel’s health status was questioned when he was absent during the 2024 NCAA Tournament coverage due to a family health issue. Ernie Johnson stepped in to help fill the giant void left by Gumbel’s absence.
