Greg Gumbel, a longtime sportscaster who spent decades covering the NFL for CBS and served as the studio’s anchor during the NCAA Tournament, has reportedly died, Emmy-winning producer Dan Forer wrote on Facebook Friday.

Gumbel was 78 years old.

No cause of death was announced.

“The holidays are meant to be full of joy, but they are often mixed with sadness,” Forer wrote. “I just learned that my dear friend Greg Gumbel has passed away. Greg was the best announcer a young producer/director could have because he was extremely inclusive and never lost his temper – except when we were filming an anti-drug Super Bowl at 2 a.m. in the South Bronx and there was some live shooting came. That was the only occasion where Greg raised his voice and had a few choice words for me; what I deserved.

“He was not only a true professional, but also a kind, great man. May his memory be a precious blessing to his family and friends.”

Gumbel missed the NCAA Tournament last year because of “family health issues,” The Athletic reported at the time.