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Dan Hicks, a renowned sportscaster known for his work with NBC Sports and other major sports networks, died suddenly at the age of 64. His wife, Hannah Storm, an ESPN and ABC broadcaster, shared the news on X, stating that Hicks passed away after an acute illness. Hicks leaves behind a legacy as a respected voice in golf broadcasting and other sports coverage, and his death has left his family and many friends deeply saddened.
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Legendary sportscaster Dan Hicks died at the age of 64 on November 9, 2026, following an acute illness, according to a statement from his wife, Hannah Storm, an ESPN anchor. Hicks, known for his work with NBC Sports, had been the lead announcer for NBC's golf coverage since 2000 and had been the stroke-by-stroke announcer for Olympic swimming since the 1996 Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Hicks joined NBC in 1992 and was celebrated for his contributions to golf, football, and Olympic broadcasts. His colleagues, including Michael Phelps and Mike Tirico, have paid tribute to his legacy, describing him as a "broadcaster’s broadcaster" and a beloved figure in the sports community.

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New York PostThis outlet12 Nov

Dan Hicks, a renowned sportscaster known for his work with NBC Sports and other major sports networks, died suddenly at the age of 64. His wife, Hannah Storm, an ESPN and ABC broadcaster, shared the news on X, stating that Hicks passed away after an acute illness. Hicks leaves behind a legacy as a respected voice in golf broadcasting and other sports coverage, and his death has left his family and many friends…

Dan Hicks, legendary sportscaster, dead at 64: ‘Sudden and unexpected’ (this article)9 articles from New York Post on this story
Fox News12 Nov

Legendary sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64 following an acute illness, as announced by his wife, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm. Hicks served as a lead announcer for NBC's golf coverage since 2000 and provided stroke-by-stroke commentary for Olympic swimming beginning with the 1996 Games. The report highlights his extensive career spanning from CNN in 1989 to NBC Sports in 1992, focusing on his…

Sports world reacts to the sudden passing of legendary broadcaster Dan Hicks at the age of 64 →
Just the News12 Nov

Dan Hicks, a renowned sports and golf announcer for NBC Sports, died suddenly at the age of 64 after an acute illness, according to a statement from his wife, Hannah Storm. Hicks had been with NBC Sports since 1992 and became the lead golf voice in 2000. He also provided commentary for 15 Olympic Games, setting a record with eight in swimming and covering the last four in Alpine skiing.

Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64 →
Daily Caller12 Nov

NBC Sports sportscaster Dan Hicks died at the age of 64 following a sudden and unexpected acute illness, as announced by his wife, Hannah Storm, on November 12, 2026. Hicks had a broadcasting career spanning over three decades, including 34 years at NBC Sports where he served as the signature voice for PGA Tour golf for 26 years and called 16 Olympic Games. The report highlights his extensive portfolio of work…

NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks Dead At 64 Following ‘Acute’ Illness’ →
Toronto Sun12 Nov

Legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks passed away suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 64, according to a statement from his family. Hicks, who joined NBC in 1992 and worked there for 34 years, was known for his coverage of events such as the Olympics, PGA Tour, and Notre Dame football. His colleagues and network executives have expressed deep sorrow and admiration, highlighting Hicks’s exceptional storytelling…

Tributes pour in after sudden death of legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks →
CBS News12 Nov

Dan Hicks, a long-time NBC Sports announcer known for his work in golf, Olympic swimming, and Notre Dame football, died at age 64 on Wednesday in Connecticut. His family and NBC confirmed his death from an acute illness. Hicks joined NBC in 1992 and was renowned for his coverage of 27 tournament wins by Tiger Woods and eight Olympic swimming events, including Michael Phelps' record-breaking performance in 2008…

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The Daily Wire12 Nov

Swimmer Michael Phelps expressed his grief over the death of NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks, who died at age 64. Phelps, 41, described Hicks as an iconic figure and a close friend, noting that Hicks had guided him from a nervous interviewee to a polished commentator. Hicks, known for his calls of Phelps's Olympic races, including the legendary 2008 relay win, was a fixture at 16 Olympics and over two decades of…

Emotional Michael Phelps Remembers Late Friend Dan Hicks: ‘He’s Always Helping Me’ →
ABC News (US)12 Nov

Dan Hicks, a sportscaster known for his work with NBC Sports, died at age 64 after a brief illness. His wife, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, announced the news on Thursday, expressing her family's deep sorrow over the unexpected loss. Hicks, who was married to Storm for over 30 years, was recognized for his contributions to calling Notre Dame football, golf, and the Olympics.

Dan Hicks, sportscaster and husband of ESPN's Hannah Storm, dies at 64 →
NBC News13 Nov

Legendary NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64 following an acute illness. Hicks joined NBC in 1992 and provided commentary for major sports broadcasts including golf, football, and the Olympics. This report by Tom Llamas serves as a retrospective look at the broadcaster's life and legacy.

Legendary NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks dies at 64 →

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“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” Storm, an ESPN/ABC broadcaster, wrote on X. “He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father of our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many.
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Legendary sports broadcaster Dan Hicks suddenly died at the age of 64, his wife Hannah Storm announced Thursday. asserted
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