Dan Hicks NBC Sports Broadcaster Dies At Age 64
NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died at age 64 following an acute illness on November 11.
Family Confirms Sudden Passing
Hannah Storm announced the death of her husband Thursday via a post on X. She stated the family is heartbroken by this sudden and unexpected loss after an acute illness. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro issued a statement expressing deep sadness over the passing of Dan Hicks. He described him as a respected voice in sports broadcasting and a cherished member of the ESPN family.
Career Spanning Three Decades
Hicks served as NBC Sports lead play-by-play announcer for PGA Tour coverage since 2000. He anchored major events including the U.S. Open, Ryder Cup and the U.S. Women's Open. His career included covering 16 Olympics starting with the 1992 Barcelona Games. Versant CEO Mark Lazarus noted their friendship extended far beyond NBC Sports for decades.
Tributes From Colleagues And Network
NBC Sports president Rick Cordella called Hicks an exceptional storyteller who elevated big moments in sports history. The network confirmed he was scheduled to call a Notre Dame football game this weekend. He is survived by Storm and their three daughters named Hannah, Ellery and Riley.
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