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CBS Sports has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of iconic broadcaster Greg Gumbel. The unhappy information of his passing at age 78 was shared on Friday after Emmy-winning producer Dan Forer posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook.

“The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, but they are often mixed with sorrow. I just learned that my dear friend Greg Gumbel has passed,” Forer’s post started.

“Greg was the best announcer a young producer/director could have because he was extremely inclusive and never ever lost his cool – except for the time we were shooting a Super Bowl Anti-Drug PSA in the South Bronx at 2 am and live gunfire erupted. That was the only occasion Greg raised his voice and had a few choice words for me; which I deserved.

“In addition to being a true skilled he was a sort, magnificent man. May his reminiscence be a treasured blessing for his household and associates.”

CBS Sports president David Berson also released a statement following Gumbel’s death, highlighting the profound impact he had during his tenure at CBS Sports.

“The CBS Sports household is devastated by the passing of Greg Gumbel,” Berson said. “There has by no means been a finer gentleman in all of tv. He was beloved and revered by these of us who had the respect to call him a pal and colleague.

“A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time. He was a familiar and welcoming voice for fans across many sports, including the NFL and March Madness, highlighted by the Super Bowl and Final Four.”

He continued: “Greg broke barriers and set the standard for others to follow. It is an extremely sad day for all of us at CBS Sports and the entire sports community. We will miss Greg dearly, and send our deepest condolences to his wife Marcy, daughter Michelle, and his entire family.”

Gumbel’s health had been within the limelight after he missed the 2024 NCAA males’s basketball event on account of ‘health causes’, as reported by The Athletic. Having begun his journey with CBS Sports part-time in 1988, the 78-year-old carved a outstanding path via sportscasting historical past, overlaying every part from NFL video games to varsity basketball, alongside different main sporting occasions such as MLB, NASCAR, NBA, and the Winter Olympics.

During his illustrious profession, he additionally partnered with Terry Bradshaw on ‘The NFL Today’ and had a stint with NBC overlaying Super Bowl XXXII earlier than his triumphant return to CBS Sports.

Ernie Johnson, the legendary sportscaster, took to social media to precise his heartfelt condolences for Greg Gumbel’s household, writing: “The news that Greg Gumbel has passed is just heartbreaking. Was an honor to share the March Madness desk with him. A pro’s pro and a gentleman of the highest order.”