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Greg Gumbel, legendary sports broadcaster, dead at 78 after battle with cancer
Nypost ^ | 12/27/2024 | Andrew Crane

Posted on 12/27/2024 2:42:59 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27

Greg Gumbel, a longtime sportscaster who called the NFL for CBS for decades and served as the network’s host during the NCAA Tournament, has died “after a courageous battle with cancer,” his family announced Friday.

He was 78 years old.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel,” his wife Marcy and daughter Michelle wrote in a statement released by CBS. “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. 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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RIP 🙏
1 posted on 12/27/2024 2:42:59 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
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Wow...sorry to hear this...he always seemed like a really nice guy.


2 posted on 12/27/2024 2:44:20 PM PST by woweeitsme
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To: ChicagoConservative27
Greg Gumble was always a humble, nice guy, unlike his arrogant jerk younger brother. It's hard to believe they came from the same family.

3 posted on 12/27/2024 2:47:16 PM PST by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Sorry to hear this.
The man was all class and a first rate sportscaster. Among the very best.

RIP


4 posted on 12/27/2024 2:48:22 PM PST by Skooz (Gabba Gabba accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us )
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To: woweeitsme

Yes but then there is his brother.


5 posted on 12/27/2024 2:49:01 PM PST by xp38
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Condolences to family and friends of Greg Gumbel. RIP sir.


6 posted on 12/27/2024 2:57:06 PM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

I liked this guy, but hadn’t seen him in many years,


7 posted on 12/27/2024 2:59:53 PM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Greg was the good Gumbel...RIP.


8 posted on 12/27/2024 3:08:03 PM PST by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Greg was one of the best. May he rest in eternal peace.


9 posted on 12/27/2024 3:16:06 PM PST by VictoryGal (Never give up, never surrender! Stand for Trump or Kneel for Leftists!)
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Bummer. Always liked his work.


10 posted on 12/27/2024 3:17:47 PM PST by Kenny Bania (Ovaltine? Why not call it Roundtine?)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Damn cancer this sucks seemed like a nice guy RIP


11 posted on 12/27/2024 3:18:17 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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A Gentleman


12 posted on 12/27/2024 3:31:27 PM PST by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA, AND HE WILL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM!)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Always a Professional, also a nice guy. Unlike his sibling. RIP.


13 posted on 12/27/2024 3:33:08 PM PST by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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Surprising to find out that he was the older brother.

Or maybe not. The kid brother was more famous but less in control.


14 posted on 12/27/2024 3:39:20 PM PST by x
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Damn cancer this sucks seemed like a nice guy RIP

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15 posted on 12/27/2024 3:53:19 PM PST by politicianslie (SAFE and EFFECTIVE has become SUDDEN and UNEXPECTED. Use Dr. McCullough protocol to beat death! )
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Always liked Greg Gumbel. RIP


16 posted on 12/27/2024 3:55:40 PM PST by Sir Bangaz Cracka (Poor 'lil Travon bees slamming dat white cracka'a head into dat sidewalk causin he be scared)
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Rest In Peace, Greg.


17 posted on 12/27/2024 3:57:08 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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My sincere condolences. I remember watching him with my dad growing up.


18 posted on 12/27/2024 4:18:21 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
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19 posted on 12/27/2024 4:36:43 PM PST by Albion Wilde (“Did you ever meet a woke person that’s happy? There’s no such thing.” —Donald J. Trump)
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“Damn cancer this sucks seemed like a nice guy RIP”

Yes it does...in extremis.

Historic monumental shame and disgrace of biblical proportions that this country squanders gazillions on garbage and not anywhere near enough to conquer this hellish disease.


20 posted on 12/27/2024 4:56:30 PM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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