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Greg Gumbel, who broadcast the NFL on CBS and served because the community’s studio host for March Insanity, has died on the presen of 78.
Gumbel’s folk mentioned in a remark that Gumbel died then a bout with most cancers.
“He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace and positivity,” Marcy and Michelle Gumbel wrote.
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CBS announcer Greg Gumbel prior to the nationwide championship of the 2021 NCAA Match between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Kyle Terada/USA As of late Sports activities)
Emmy-winning producer Dan Forer introduced Gumbel’s loss of life in a Fb submit.
“The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, but they are often mixed with sorrow. I just learned that my dear friend Greg Gumbel has passed,” he wrote, by way of the Unutilized York Submit.
“Greg was the best announcer a young producer/director could have because he was extremely inclusive and never ever lost his cool — except for the time we were shooting a Super Bowl Anti-Drug PSA in the South Bronx at 2am and live gunfire erupted. That was the only occasion Greg raised his voice and had a few choice words for me; which I deserved.
“Along with being a real skilled he used to be a sort, grand guy. Might his reminiscence be a valuable blessing for his folk and pals.”
CBS commentator Greg Gumbel before a game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. (Rob Kinnan/USA Today Sports)
Gumbel missed last year’s tournament due to “folk condition problems.”
Gumbel called the 2001 Super Bowl, becoming the first African American to call a major sports championship. He was the older brother of longtime “Actual Sports activities” host Bryant Gumbel.
Prior to hitting it big with CBS, Greg worked for MSG, ESPN and WFAN in New York, also calling New York Knicks and Yankees games and hosting “SportsCenter.”
He was also the anchor for several Olympic Games and last called an NFL game in 2022.
CBS commentators Greg Gumbel and Invoice Raftery prior to a sport between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Order Wolfpack at PNC Enviornment. (Rob Kinnan/USA As of late Sports activities)
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Gumbel’s resonance used to be the only enthusiasts heard when the March Madness bracket used to be introduced.
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