On Friday, December 27, 2024, legendary sports anchor and commentator Greg Gumbel reportedly passed away after a courageous bout with cancer.
“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,” Gumbel’s family stated.
“Greg’s memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.”
Gumbel is one of the most recognizable names and faces in all of sports broadcasting, spending more than 50 years on television through roles at CBS and NBC. Today, Gumbel is best known as the anchor CBS Sports’ in-studio college basketball coverage and calling multiple Super Bowls, but he also hosted the 1990 MLB All-Star Game, served as primetime anchor of CBS Sports’ coverage of two Olympic Winter Games and worked the College World Series for several years.
“He really was one of the greats. He just had a light touch, he had a wit about him, and everyone loved working with him,” Gumbel’s former colleague, Lesley Visser, told CBS.
“Greg had an innate dignity that he brought to the table.”
Gumbel leaves behind his daughter, Michelle, and his wife, Marcy. He was 78 years old.
