Greg Gumbel, legendary sports broadcaster for over 50 years, died on Friday at the age of 78, his family confirms.

Longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died. He was 78. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel," Gumbel's wife Marcy and daughter Michelle announced in a statement to CBS Sports, where Gumbel has served as a broadcaster and host for decades. "He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer.” Gumbel's family said "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.” The legendary broadcaster first started with CBS Sports in 1989, where he pulled double duty as an NFL play-by-play announcer and an in-studio host for college basketball, including the NCAA Tournament. Gumbel was not part of the 2024 men's NCAA Tournament coverage earlier this year due to a "family health issues," CBS announced at the time. Gumbel, the older brother of sportscaster Bryant Gumbel, was born May 3, 1946 in…

Greg Gumbel, the legendary CBS sports broadcaster known for calling NFL and college basketball games, died of cancer at age 78,

Greg Gumbel, a sports broadcaster for CBS for more than 20 years who covered the NFL and college basketball, died Friday of cancer. He was 78.