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12-27-2024, 07:00 PM
CBS sportscaster and three-time Emmy winner Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78. Gumbel was a college basketball fixture as the host of "College Basketball on CBS" and lent his voice to some iconic moments in a variety of sports.
Gumbel's wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle, confirmed his death to CBS News.
"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 spent more than five decades announcing and covering some of the biggest sporting events in the world, many of them as a member of the CBS broadcast team. Throughout his illustrious career, Gumbel served as a play-by-play announcer for the NFL, NBA, MLB and college basketball.
https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/greg-gumbel-trailblazing-cbs-sports-broadcast-legend-dies-at-78/
Gumbel's wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle, confirmed his death to CBS News.
"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 spent more than five decades announcing and covering some of the biggest sporting events in the world, many of them as a member of the CBS broadcast team. Throughout his illustrious career, Gumbel served as a play-by-play announcer for the NFL, NBA, MLB and college basketball.
https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/greg-gumbel-trailblazing-cbs-sports-broadcast-legend-dies-at-78/