Greg Gumbel, longtime CBS Sports broadcaster, dies at 78

[Born2BKing]

Him and his brother were born to be on TV, truly great at what they did. RIP to a legend.

 

[valet]

Rip. Did not realize he and Bryant were that old.

 

[richaveli83]

RIP

 

[Jean toomer]

Godspeed to the man. Spent a lot of time watching and listening to his commentary - a true professional.

 

[Diondon]

RIP

 

[Samori Toure]

Rest in Peace Mr. Gumbel.

 

[Hawaiian Punch]

This one saddens me. Dude was made for sports broadcasting. He had that type of voice that just rolled you right into a good game. RIP to a legend.

 

[Vandelay]

RIP

 

[KidJSoul]

Rip

Too soon

 

[Redwood]

RIP

 

[Mac Ten]

Obligatory… one of my favorite Family Guy cutaways




RIP to Greg Gumbel

 

[Neuromancer]

Damn RIP

 

[TaxCollector13459]

Greg Gumbel, longtime CBS Sports broadcaster, dies at 78​

Gumbel died after a courageous battle with cancer, his family said.

Greg Gumbel on CBS This Morning in 1990.CBS via Getty Images file

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By Tim Stelloh
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS Sports broadcaster, has died of cancer, his family said Friday. He was 78.

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Gumbel, a play-by-play announcer and studio host who previously worked for NBC Sports, "passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer," his family said in a statement released by CBS Sports.

The statement was signed by his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Marcy.
"Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace and positivity," the statement says. "He leaves behind "a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry."

Greg Gumbel, longtime CBS Sports broadcaster, dies at 78

Gumbel died after a courageous battle with cancer, his family said.

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rest in power mane...

Brian still around right?

 

[Art Barr]

Rest in power.


Art Barr