Veteran CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died of cancer at the age of 78 his family announced Friday.
Gumbel, who was in sports broadcasting for more than five decades, has long been known as the voice of March Madness.
It truly is a sad day for college basketball and sports broadcasting.
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Greg Gumbel has passed away at the age of 78.
Forever a legendary March Madness voice. pic.twitter.com/XXNlIl01rP
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) December 27, 2024
Here is an excerpt from ESPN about Gumbel:
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.
“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.”
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