Longtime sports broadcaster Greg Gumbell has died at the age of 78.

Greg Gumbel, who broadcast the NFL on CBS and served as the network’s studio host for March Madness, has died at the age of 78.

Gambell’s family said in a statement: Gumbel died after suffering from cancer.

“He passed away peacefully surrounded by so much love. After a courageous battle with cancer Greg handled his illness as one would expect, with patience, grace and a positive attitude,” Marcie and Michelle Gumbel wrote.

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Greg Gumbel, CBS News Announcer, before the 2021 NCAA Tournament national championship game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Kyle Terada/USA Today Sports)

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Emmy Award-winning producer Dan Forer announced Gumbel’s death in a Facebook post.

“Holidays should be filled with joy. But it is often mixed with sadness. I just learned that my dear friend Greg Gumbel has passed away,” he wrote via the New York Post.

“Greg is the best anchor a young producer/director could have. Because he is inclusive and never loses his cool. Except for the time we were filming the Super Bowl Anti-Drug PSA in the South Bronx at 2:00 AM and there was a gunshot. That was the only time Greg raised his voice and offered me a few words. which I deserve

“In addition to being a true professional, He is also a kind and dignified person. May his memory be a priceless blessing to his family and friends.”

CBS commentator Greg Gumbel before the 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 competition due to “Family health problems”

Gumbel called the 2001 Super Bowl and became the first African American to win a major sports championship. He is the older brother of longtime “Real Sports” host Bryant Gumbel.

Prior to his huge success with CBS, Greg worked for MSG, ESPN and WFAN in New York and also called New York Knicks and Yankees games and hosted. “Sports Center”

He has also been a broadcaster for several Olympics and called the most recent NFL game in 2022.

CBS commentators Greg Gumbel and Bill Raftery before the game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. (Rob Kinnan/USA Today Sports)

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Gumbel’s voice is the sound fans hear when the March Madness bracket is announced.

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