Legendary CBS Sports Broadcaster Greg Gumbel Dies At 78
By Anthony T
Legendary Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78.
Gumbel died after battling cancer.
Marcy Gumbel, in a statement, wrote, “He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer.”
She added, “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.”
During his broadcasting career, Gumbel worked at ESPN, NBC News and most notably at CBS.
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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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.
“He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer,” his wife, Marcy Gumbel, and daughter, Michelle Gumbel, said in a joint statement released by CBS Sports. “Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace and positivity.