Greg Gumbel passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Greg Gumbel was an American television sportscaster. He was best known for his various works for CBS Sports, mainly in National Football League and NCAA basketball.
Gumbel most recently served as the studio host for CBS’s men’s college basketball coverage and was a play-by-play broadcaster for the NFL on CBS until 2023.
Highlights
- Greg Gumbel was an American television sportscaster known for his work for CBS Sports News in NFL and NCAA.
- Greg Gumbel passed away on December 27, 2024, at 78, following a battle with cancer.
- Gumble is survived by his wife, Marcy Gumbel, whom he married in 1973, and his only child, his daughter, Michelle Gumbel.
Gumbel passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 78, following a courageous battle with cancer.
His family announced the devastating news to CBS Sports. In the family statement signed by his wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle, it stated,
Greg Gumbel passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry.
Marcy and Michelle Gumbel
Greg Gumbel Is Survived By His Wife Of 51 Years, Marcy And Daughter, Michelle Gumbel
Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with his family: his wife, Marcy, and daughter, Michelle Gumbel.
Greg married Marcy Gumbel in 1973. Marcy, born Marcella Kazynski on April 3, 1949, is a business manager who was pivotal in supporting Greg throughout his career.
Moreover, Greg and Marcy welcomed their only child, Michelle Gumbel, four years after marriage in May 1969.
Rest in peace 🌹🙏🎙️📺
— AFL Godfather 👓🏴☠️🔥 (@NFLMAVERICK) December 27, 2024
Greg Gumbel
May 3, 1946 – December 27, 2024
A true professional in his field. I liked his broadcasting style. May God comfort his family. pic.twitter.com/XxxSOb4wHH
Greg’s wife, Marcy, is a private figure who loves to keep her endeavors out of the media attention.
She belongs to American roots and Caucasian heritage and has established a noteworthy career in business management.
Furthermore, the couple had an only child, their loving daughter Michelle Gumbel. Despite her father, Greg, being a popular broadcasting celebrity, she has kept her information private.
Michelle Gumbel does have an Instagram account. However, she has gone private on it.
Greg Gumbel’s wife Marcy and daughter Michelle were rarely seen with him during the public appearance.
On Friday, December 27, 2024, they shared the heartfelt news with CBS Sports on the sad demise of Greg Gumbel. In the statement, they stated,
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel. 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
Marcy & Michelle Gumbel
It further writes,
Greg’s memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him. — Marcy & Michelle Gumbel
Marcy & Michelle Gumbel
CBS Sports And Closed Ones Remembered The Incredible Legacy Of Greg Gumbel And Sent Condolences To The Family
After the news of Greg Gumbel’s death, CBS Sports released a statement remembering his legacy and contribution. On the official X (formerly Twitter) account it wrote,
The CBS Sports Family is devastated by Gerg Gumbel’s passing. There has never been a finer gentleman in all of television. He was beloved and respected by those of us who had the honor to call him a friend and colleague.
CBS Sports
A statement from CBS Sports on the passing of Greg Gumbel pic.twitter.com/Bp4ixu7mWB
— CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) December 27, 2024
Furthermore, the president & CEO of CBS Sports, David Berson, stated,
It is an extremely sad day all of us at CBS Sports and the entire sports community. We will miss Greg dearly, and send out deepest condolence to his wife Marcy, daughter Michelle and his entire family.
David Berson
Similarly, American football quarterback Robert Griffin III remembered Greg as his inspiration and incredible teacher; on his X account, he writes,
Rest in Peace to the Legend Greg Gumbel. Mr. Gumbel was a one of a kind broadcaster and man. A hero to my family being from the same city of New Orleans. When my family saw him on TV, he made them believe they could make it too.
Robert Griffin III
Furthermore, ESPN’s commentator, Chris Berman, remembers his friend Greg Gumbel writing,
Greg Gumbel was a tremendous professional and an even better person. I was honored to share many SportsCenters with him in the 80s, where I learned just by watching him.
Chris Berman
Additional Information
- Greg Gumbel was born as the first child of parents Richard Dunbar Gumbel and Rhea Alice Gumbel and was of African-American ethnicity.
- Greg’s younger brother, Bryant Charles Gumbel, is an American television journalist and sportscaster. He is known for his 15 years as co-host of NBC’s Today.
- Greg Gumbel became the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of a major sports championship in the United States when he announced Super Bowl XXXV for the CBS network in 2001.
