Beloved CBS sports anchor Greg Gumbel dies at 78 after courageous battle with cancer

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Beloved CBS sports anchor Greg Gumbel has died at age 78 after a cancer diagnosis. His family said in a statement that Gumbel “passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg dealt with his illness with stoicism, grace and positivity,” his family said in a statement. said daughters Marcy Gumbel and Michelle Gumbel. @CBSSportsGang) December 27, 2024 Emmy Award-winning producer Dan Forer also confirmed Gumbel’s passing in a heartfelt Facebook post reflecting on his dear friend’s professional and personal qualities. “The holidays should be filled with joy, but it's often mixed with sadness. I just learned that my dear friend Greg Gumbel has passed away,” Fowler wrote. He also shared a memorable incident: “Greg was the best announcer a young producer/director could have because he was very accommodating and never lost his cool — except at 2 a.m. when we were in South Brown Gumbel was the first African-American to announce the winner of a major sporting event while covering the 2001 Super Bowl and was a key figure in March Madness. Hosts NCAA tournament for CBS. His lengthy career has included work at MSG, ESPN and WFAN, including coverage of New York Knicks and Yankees games as well as coverage of multiple Olympic Games. Gumbel's last call to an NFL game will be in 2022. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and fans. Like this: Like Loading… Discover more from Baller Alert Subscribe to have the latest posts delivered to your email.

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