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NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks Dead At 64 Following ‘Acute’ Illness’

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The Daily Caller · collected 2026-11-12 · by Leena Nasir

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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 across swimming, skiing, and Notre Dame football while focusing on his reputation as a kind, humorous colleague and storyteller.
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Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks died on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the age of 64. His wife, Hannah Storm, a longtime ESPN personality, announced that his death was "sudden and unexpected" and followed an acute illness. Hicks spent a 35-year career at NBC Sports, where he became a signature voice for PGA Tour golf coverage for 26 years, as well as Notre Dame football, Olympic swimming, and Olympic skiing. He passed away in Connecticut while in the midst of a busy season, having been scheduled to call a Notre Dame-Boston College football game the following day. Tributes have poured in from the sports world, including from Mike Tirico and USGA CEO Mike Whan, who praised his knowledge, style, and humor. Hicks is survived by his wife and three daughters.

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Daily CallerThis outlet12 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’ (this article)
New York Post13 Nov

Mike Tirico delivered an emotional tribute on the Golf Channel to longtime NBC colleague Dan Hicks, who died suddenly at age 64 from an acute illness. Tirico praised Hicks' extensive career covering Olympic triumphs and major golf moments, specifically highlighting his work calling Michael Phelps' gold medals and U.S. ski events. The report focuses on the personal and professional legacy of Hicks, who worked for NBC…

Mike Tirico mourns death of longtime NBC colleague Dan Hicks: ‘Broadcaster’s broadcaster’ →3 articles from New York Post on this story
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 →
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…

Iconic NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64 →
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 →

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Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64 Just the News · stated as fact

NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks Dead At 64 Following ‘Acute’ Illness’ Daily Caller · stated as fact

Tributes pour in after sudden death of legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks Toronto Sun · stated as fact

Iconic NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64 CBS News · stated as fact

Craig Melvin chokes up live on ‘Today’ over death of legendary NBC colleague New York Post · stated as fact

Dan Hicks, sportscaster and husband of ESPN's Hannah Storm, dies at 64 ABC News · stated as fact

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From Olympic swimming and skiing to Notre Dame football, numerous other high profile events and especially as the signature voice of our golf coverage for the last 26 years, Dan’s blend of knowledge, style, enthusiasm and humor informed and entertained fans for decades.
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“There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.”
2026-11-13 · The Daily Caller
NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks Dead At 64 Following ‘Acute’ Illness’ · assertive framing

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Beloved sportscaster Dan Hicks, the longtime voice of NBC Sports’ PGA Tour coverage, has died at age 64. asserted
Hicks → die → age
His wife, Hannah Storm, announced his death across social media on Nov. 12. asserted
wife → announce → Nov.
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” she wrote. asserted
she → heartbroken → illness
“He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many,” she shared. asserted
she → love → many
— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) November 12, 2026 Storm didn’t indicate what type of illness Hicks suffered from or when he became ill. asserted
he → indicate → illness
She paid a heartfelt tribute to the family man he was behind the scenes. asserted
he → pay → scenes
“Dan was truly one of a kind and, quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around,” Storm wrote. asserted
Storm → want → kind
“When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter and the people together,” she added. asserted
she → walk → energy
“He was endlessly kind, thoughtful and funny, and he made everyone feel like they mattered.” asserted
they → make → ?
In his 34 years at NBC Sports, he was an exceptional storyteller and caller of games and events who elevated some of the biggest moments in sports history. asserted
who → elevate → history
From Olympic swimming and skiing to Notre Dame football, numerous other high profile events and especially as the signature voice of our golf coverage for the last 26 years, Dan’s blend of knowledge, style, enthusiasm and humor informed and entertained fans for decades. asserted
blend → inform → decades
But far beyond his on-air excellence, Dan was a better person who welcomed teammates with a smile, a joke, or a word of encouragement, sometimes all three in the same sentence. asserted
who → welcome → sentence
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 12, 2026 Hicks was the familiar voice behind golf play-by-plays and also commentated swimming and skiing at the Olympics. asserted
Hicks → commentate → Olympics
Hicks built an impressive broadcasting career spanning more than three decades, serving as NBC’s lead play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football in 2024 and covering 16 Olympic Games, beginning with the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. asserted
Hicks → build → Barcelona
Before joining NBC in 1992, he worked as a sports anchor at CNN and held various sports anchoring and news reporting positions at radio and television stations in Tucson, Arizona. He left a lasting impact on fans, calling memorable moments across the sports world. asserted
He → join → world
(RELATED: Comedian Andy Clark Dead At 62 After Suffering Complications From Pneumonia) asserted
Clark → suffer → Pneumonia
“Our three daughters and I are heartbroken,” Storm wrote on X. asserted
Storm → write → X.
“We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time.” asserted
We → surround → time
Storm ended her post by writing a few final words that have since been echoed by friends, fans, and colleagues on social media. asserted
that → end → media
“There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.” asserted
he → be → ?
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