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Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64

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Killough, K. (2026, November 12). Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64. Just The News. https://justthenews.com/nation/culture/legendary-sports-and-golf-announcer-dan-hicks-dead-64?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators

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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.
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Legendary sports announcer Dan Hicks died suddenly on November 9, 2026, at the age of 64 in Connecticut, following an acute illness, according to his wife, Hannah Storm. Hicks, a 34-year veteran at NBC Sports, was known for his work in golf, Olympic swimming, and skiing events. He joined NBC in 1992 after a three-year stint at CNN. Hicks' contributions to NBC included calling swimming at the Olympics eight times and being the lead voice for golf for 26 years. His colleagues and fans have expressed profound grief, with USGA CEO Mike Whan describing Hicks as a "wonderful person" whose warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew him.

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Just the NewsThis outlet12 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 (this article)
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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Narrative

Hick's wife, Hannah Storm, said in a statement that her husband's death was "sudden and unexpected," and it followed an "acute illness. “He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many.
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Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64 · assertive framing

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Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64 Hick's wife, Hannah Storm, said in a statement that her husband's death was "sudden and unexpected," and it followed an "acute illness. asserted
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Legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died Wednesday, according to a statement from his family. uncertain
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Hick's wife, Hannah Storm, said in a statement that her husband's death was "sudden and unexpected," and it followed an "acute illness. “He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. asserted
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His loss is immeasurable," Storm said. asserted
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Hicks joined NBC Sports in 1992, and he became the lead golf voice in 2000, in addition to handling play-by-play at 15 Olympic Games, including a record eight in swimming and the last four in Alpine skiing, NBC reported. asserted
NBC → join → skiing
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