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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, November 12). Dan Hicks died of ‘acute illness’ before he was scheduled to call Notre Dame game. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/sports/dan-hicks-died-of-acute-illness-before-he-was-scheduled-to-call-notre-dame-game/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-12 · by Jenna Lemoncelli

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Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died of an acute illness on Thursday at the age of 64, just days before he was scheduled to call the Notre Dame-Boston College football game for NBC and Peacock. His wife, Hannah Storm, shared the news on social media, describing Hicks as a devoted husband and father of three daughters. Hicks had a 30-year career at NBC, covering numerous events including the Olympics and golf tournaments, earning a Sports Emmy in 2024. His colleagues at NBC Sports expressed their condolences, highlighting Hicks’s impact as a colleague and friend.
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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

Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died of an acute illness on Thursday at the age of 64, just days before he was scheduled to call the Notre Dame-Boston College football game for NBC and Peacock. His wife, Hannah Storm, shared the news on social media, describing Hicks as a devoted husband and father of three daughters. Hicks had a 30-year career at NBC, covering numerous events including the Olympics and golf…

Dan Hicks died of ‘acute illness’ before he was scheduled to call Notre Dame game (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…

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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.

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There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.”
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Hicks was one of NBC Sports’ longest-tenured on-air personalities, handling hosting and play-by-play duties for numerous events — ranging from Olympic swimming and skiing to Notre Dame Football — for more than three decades.
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There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.”

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Legendary sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died following an “acute illness,” his wife Hannah Storm shared Thursday, adding that his passing was “sudden and unexpected.” asserted
passing → die → illness
The 64-year-old Hicks was scheduled to call the Notre Dame-Boston College football game Saturday in South Bend, Indiana for NBC and Peacock. asserted
Hicks → schedule → NBC
Storm, who celebrated 20 years as an ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor in September, did not share further details or an official cause of death. asserted
who → celebrate → death
The pair have three daughters, Hannah, Ellery, and Riley. asserted
pair → have → daughters
Hicks attended the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 11 to support his daughter Ellery, who was running the race. “He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father of our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. asserted
He → attend → many
His loss is immeasurable,” said Storm, who shared last month that she underwent a hysterectomy and was cancer-free. asserted
she → say → hysterectomy
“Dan was truly one of a kind, and quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around. asserted
everyone → want → kind
When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter and the people together. asserted
he → walk → energy
He was endlessly kind, thoughtful and funny, and he made everyone feel like they mattered. asserted
they → make → ?
We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time. asserted
We → surround → time
There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.” asserted
he → be → ?
Hicks was one of NBC Sports’ longest-tenured on-air personalities, handling hosting and play-by-play duties for numerous events — ranging from Olympic swimming and skiing to Notre Dame Football — for more than three decades. asserted
Hicks → tenure → decades
“Dan Hicks was an extraordinary colleague, friend and person,” Rick Cordella, president of NBC Sports, said in a joint statement with Sam Flood, president of production at NBC Sports, and sports exec Molly Solomon. asserted
Cordella → say → Sports
Hicks covered 16 Olympics, 15 of which he served in a play-by-play role. asserted
he → cover → role
Hicks won a Sports Emmy as part of NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. asserted
Hicks → win → Olympics
Prior to joining NBC in 1992, the Tucson, Ariz., native was a sports anchor at CNN. asserted
native → join → CNN
Storm, who previously beat breast cancer in 2024, shared that she missed ESPN/ABC’s coverage of the New York City Marathon last month because she was recovering from a hysterectomy surgery. asserted
she → beat → surgery
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