Greg Gumbel, the longtime sportscaster who called the NFL on CBS for decades and served as the studio host during the NCAA Tournament, has died, Emmy Award-winning producer Dan Foller said. wrote on Facebook Friday.
Gumbel was 78 years old.
The cause of death has not been disclosed.
“The holidays are supposed to be full of joy, but they are often mixed with sadness,” Forrer wrote. “I just learned that my dear friend Greg Gumbel has passed away. Greg was the best announcer a young producer and director could have, because he was so inclusive and never lost his cool. There wasn't Except when we were shooting an anti-drug PSA for the Super Bowl in the South Bronx at 2 a.m., Greg spoke up and said a few words to me. That was the only time I deserved it.
“In addition to being a true professional, he was a kind and wonderful man. May his memory be a cherished blessing to his family and friends.”
Gumbel withdrew from last year's NCAA Tournament due to “family health issues,” The Athletic reported at the time.
