Veteran NBC sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64, his wife, Hannah Storm, announced in an article on X on November 12.
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected death of Dan following an acute illness,” ESPN said in a statement. “He was a devoted husband for over 30 years, a loving father to our three daughters and a cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable.”
“Our three daughters and I are heartbroken,” she continued. “We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time. There are simply no words to express how much we will miss him.”
Craig Melvin choked up while announcing Hicks’ death on the 3rd hour of TODAY on November 12.
“Our hearts go out to Hannah and these three lovely girls. And over the years they have become…,” he said.
“Part of our family,” Al Roker said.
“Part of our family,” Craig confirmed. “And Lindsay and I just had dinner with him. So, we’ll miss him. We’ll miss him a lot.”
NBC’s Mike Tirico also honored Hicks’ memory in a TODAY segment that aired Nov. 13, saying, “He had more big moments on his plate and nailed every big moment. You can’t think of a time when Dan didn’t have the right call, the right energy, the right words.”
Sportscaster Jimmy Roberts added: “I’m just sad he’s not here to hear all these people say nice things about him because he deserves it.”
Hicks has led NBC Sports’ coverage of the PGA Tour since 2000. He has also been the play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football games and has covered 16 Olympics for NBC, dating back to 1992. He called the moment Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal in the 2008 Olympics.
“Dan Hicks was an extraordinary colleague, friend and person,” NBC Sports said in a statement.
“During his 34 years at NBC Sports, he was an exceptional storyteller and host of games and events that elevated some of the greatest moments in sports history,” the release said.
“But far beyond his on-air excellence, Dan was a better person who greeted his teammates with a smile, a joke or a word of encouragement, sometimes all three in the same sentence. Our deepest condolences and love to his wife Hannah and his daughters Hannah, Ellery and Riley.”
The PGA Tour mourned the sports announcer.
“We are devastated by the sudden loss of Dan Hicks. For more than 25 years leading NBC’s golf coverage, Dan’s voice filled our living rooms with his constant narration of countless golf broadcasts, calling some of the game’s greatest moments,” the organization said in a statement.
Notre Dame Athletics also released a tribute, saying: “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones. »
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