Legendary sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died of cancer at the age of 78.
The star was well-liked for his work hosting coverage from NFL Today to various Super Bowls Bowls Even the Olympic Games.
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His wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle, confirmed the grief news In a joint statement issued by CBS Sports.
The grieving couple said: “He passed away peacefully surrounded by so much love after a brave battle with cancer.
“Greg handled his illness as one would expect, with patience, grace and positivity.
“He leaves behind a legacy of inspiration, love and dedication over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcasting industry, and his distinctive voice will never be forgotten.”
Gamble was a legendary broadcaster and studio host for CBS Sports after spending years on the air at NBC Sports.
Just two years ago it celebrated 50 years of broadcasting.
CBS Sports President and CEO David Pearson paid tribute to Gamble, saying, “The CBS Sports family is devastated by the passing of Greg Gamble.
“There has never been a better man in all of television.
“He was loved and respected by those of us who had the honor of calling him a friend and colleague.”
He added: “Greg was a remarkable broadcaster and a gifted storyteller, who led one of the most remarkable and pioneering careers in sports broadcasting ever.
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“He was a familiar and welcoming voice to fans in many sports, including the NFL, March Madness, and most notably the Super Bowl and Final Four.”
Gamble was born in New Orleans in May 1946 and grew up in Chicago.
His younger brother, Bryant Gumbel, also reached broadcast stardom as host of NBC's Today Show and HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.
The late Gamble joined CBS Sports in 1989 after spending years of playing duties for basketball's New York Knicks and baseball's New York Yankees at Madison Square Garden.
He also hosted three other MSGN programs for which the star received a local Emmy Award.
Gamble also worked at ESPN and WMAQ-TV Chicago, where he won two local and WFAN Emmys. radio In New York.
The legend hosted NFL Today from 1990-93 and 2004-05.
Gamble also served as lead announcer for CBS Sports' coverage of the 1994 Olympics winter games.
He was also co-anchor of the network's weekday morning broadcasts of the 1992 Winter Olympics.
In 1994 he joined NBC Sports for four years, where he hosted several Super Bowl pregame shows and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
And for the 1996 Olympics summer Games, Gamble hosted NBC's daytime coverage.
He returned to CBS Sports in 1998.
Gamble was a fan of the March of Dimes and for 16 years was a member of the Children's Research Athletic Council at St. Jude. hospital.
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