greg gamble, Which broadcasts the NFL on CBS and served as the network's studio host for March Madness, died at age 78.
Gamble's family said in a statement that Gamble died after a battle with cancer.
“He passed away peacefully surrounded by so much love after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg handled his illness as one would expect, with patience, grace and positivity,” Marcy and Michelle Gamble wrote.
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CBS broadcaster Greg Gumbel before the 2021 NCAA National Championship Game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. (Kyle Terada/USA Today Sports)
Emmy Award Winner Producer Dan Forer Gamble's death was announced in a Facebook post.
“The holidays are supposed to be full of joy, but they are often mixed with sadness. I just learned of the passing of my dear friend Greg Gamble,” he wrote via the New York Post.
“Greg was the best anchor a young producer/director could have because he was so thorough and never lost his temper — except for the time we were filming the Super Bowl Anti-Drug PSA in the South Bronx at 2 a.m. and a live shooting broke out. That was the occasion.” The only one where Greg raised his voice and had some choice words for me, which I deserved.
“In addition to being a true professional, he was a kind and wonderful man. May his memory be a precious blessing to his family and friends.”
CBS commentator Greg Gumbel before a game between the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. (Rob Keenan/USA Today Sports)
Gamble missed last year's tournament due to “family health issues.”
Gamble called the 2001 Super Bowl, becoming the first African American to call a major sports championship. He was the older brother of longtime “Real Sports” host Bryant Gumbel.
Before making it big with CBS, Greg worked for MSG, ESPN and WFAN in New York, also calling New York Knicks and Yankees games and hosting “SportsCenter.”
He has also been a broadcaster for several Olympic Games and last called an NFL game in 2022.
CBS commentators Greg Gumbel and Bill Raftery before a game between the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. (Rob Keenan/USA Today Sports)
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Gamble's voice was the voice fans heard when March Madness arc It has been announced.
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