CBS Sports Broadcaster Greg Gumbel Dies at 78 After Battling Cancer
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS Sports broadcaster, has died of cancer at the age of 78. His family announced his passing on Friday, saying he had been surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with the disease.
Gumbel, a play-by-play announcer and studio host, began his career at CBS Sports in 1989 and left in 1994 to work at NBC Sports before returning to CBS in 1998. He called two Super Bowls and hosted the NCAA “March Madness” tournament for many years.
In a statement, his family remembered Gumbel as a legacy of love, inspiration, and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry. They described him as having approached his illness with stoicism, grace, and positivity.
Gumbel’s career was marked by many milestones, including celebrating his 50th year of broadcasting in 2022. David Berson, the president and CEO of CBS Sports, praised Gumbel as a “tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller” who “led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time.”
The sports community is mourning the loss of Gumbel, with Berson saying, “Greg broke barriers and set the standard for others to follow. It is an extremely sad day for all of us at CBS Sports and the entire sports community. We will miss Greg dearly, and send our deepest condolences to his wife Marcy, daughter Michelle, and his entire family.”
