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NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks dies at 64 after acute illness
NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died at 64 on Wednesday after an acute illness.
Hicks was best known for calling events at the Olympics, on the PGA Tour and at Notre Dame football games.
He also called NFL games for NBC from 1992 to 1998.
His wife, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, shared the news on behalf of herself and their three daughters.
Storm said Hicks was a devoted husband and loving father, and that his loss was immeasurable.
The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
His family said it was grateful for the support they have received, and no further next steps were given.
Dan Hicks, a longtime NBC Sports broadcaster, died at 64 after an acute illness.
His wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, announced his death on Thursday.
Hicks joined NBC in 1992 and became its lead golf announcer in 2000.
He called golf, Olympic swimming and skiing, and Notre Dame football during his career.
He is survived by Storm and their three daughters, Hannah, Ellery and Riley.
- Who
- Dan Hicks, a longtime NBC Sports broadcaster.
- What
- He died at 64 following an acute illness.
- When
- Wednesday; the sources do not give a specific date of death.
- Where
- Connecticut, according to the Independent.
- Why
- He died following an acute illness; the exact cause was not disclosed.
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Hicks joined CNN as a sports anchor.
Hicks joined NBC Sports.
Hicks became NBC’s lead golf play-by-play announcer.
Hicks returned as NBC’s lead Notre Dame football announcer.
Hicks died at 64 following an acute illness.
His wife, Hannah Storm, announced his death.
- Age
- 64
- NBC start
- 1992
- Lead golf announcer
- From 2000
- Career span in golf coverage
- 26 years
- Olympic swimming
- Called eight times alongside Rowdy Gaines
- Survivors
- Hannah Storm and daughters Hannah, Ellery and Riley
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Dan Hicks dies at 64: Longtime voice of PGA Tour and Olympics passes away
Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks dies at 64
Heartbroken ESPN host reveals 'sudden and unexpected death' of her iconic NBC broadcaster husband at just 64
Dan Hicks, Longtime NBC Sports Broadcaster, Dies at 64
Longtime sports broadcaster Hicks, husband of ESPN's Storm, dies at 64
What people are saying
Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan
He was an exceptional storyteller and caller of games and events who elevated some of the biggest moments in sports history.
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dan Hicks, a respected voice in sports broadcasting and husband of ESPN anchor Hannah Storm.