Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS Sports anchor, has died of cancer, according to a statement from his family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78 years old. Related video above: Remembering those we lost in 2024 “He leaves a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication for over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcasting industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 for health reasons, he said at the time. Gumbel has been the studio anchor for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping away from his NFL announcing duties. The New York Post first reported that Gumbel had died, citing a social media post from longtime producer Dan Forer. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS Sports anchor, has died of cancer, according to a statement from his family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.

Related video above: Remembering those we lost in 2024

“He leaves a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication for over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcasting industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement.

In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 for health reasons, he said at the time.

Gumbel has been the studio anchor for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping away from his NFL announcing duties.

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The New York Post first reported that Gumbel had died, citing a social media post from longtime producer Dan Forer.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.