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Tributes pour in after sudden death of legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks

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Bilicki, D. (2026, November 12). Tributes pour in after sudden death of legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks. Toronto Sun. https://torontosun.com/sports/golf/tributes-sudden-death-nbc-sports-dan-hicks

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Toronto Sun · collected 2026-11-12 · by Dan Bilicki

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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 and kind demeanor both on and off the air.
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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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Toronto SunThis outlet12 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 (this article)
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 →
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 →

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Just The News
Hedges 1 of 5 claims Outlet record 94/100
CBS News
Hedges 1 of 33 claims Outlet record 68/100
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 19 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles refer to the same person, Dan Hicks, and his sudden death, they describe different specific events: one is about tributes in general, and the other is specifically about Craig Melvin's emotional tribute on 'Today'.”
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 22 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles discuss the death of Dan Hicks, Article A focuses on tributes and the announcement of his death, while Article B covers details about Hicks' final weeks before his death. They describe different aspects of the same broader event but are not reporting the same specific incident.”
The Daily Wire
Hedges 2 of 35 claims Outlet record 59/100
“Article A reports on the death of Dan Hicks, while Article B focuses on Michael Phelps' reaction to the news of Hicks' death, which is a different but related event.”

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Dan Hicks Dies at 64
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Dan Bilicki
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Topics

CNN NBC NBC Sports Notre Dame Olympics

Subjects

Dan PERSON · 5× Hicks PERSON · 5× Hannah PERSON · 4× NBC Sports ORG · 3× Dan Hicks PERSON · 2× Notre Dame ORG · 2× CNN ORG · 1× Hannah Storm PERSON · 1× NBC ORG · 1× PGA Tour ORG · 1×

Narrative

“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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These are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.”

Claims (22 extracted, 1 hedged)

The sports world has lost one of its most iconic voices after NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died suddenly on Wednesday, his family announced. asserted
family → lose → Wednesday
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” Hicks’ wife Hannah Storm said in a statement posted on social media. asserted
wife → heartbroken → media
“He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. asserted
He → love → many
“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
These are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.” asserted
he → express → ?
Hicks spent 34 years on the air with NBC, calling a variety of sporting events after joining the network from CNN in 1992. asserted
Hicks → spend → 1992
He was well-known for his work in booth during high-profile events including the Olympics, PGA Tour and Notre Dame football. asserted
He → know → Olympics
Among his most memorable on-air moments was Tiger Woods’ dramatic putt to force a playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open. asserted
putt → force → Open
Several colleagues of Hicks and Storm paid tribute to the iconic commentator. asserted
colleagues → pay → commentator
“I have no words. asserted
I → have → words
Dan was literally one of the kindest souls in this business, 100% of the time,” former ESPN host Sage Steele posted on X. “Hannah, I am so sorry. asserted
I → post → X.
“I’m so sorry. asserted
I → ’m → ?
Deepest sympathy for you and your family, Hannah,” wrote NFL RedZone’s Scott Hanson. asserted
Hanson → write → you
“May God comfort you and your loved ones as you grieve.” uncertain
you → comfort → you
NBC Sports issued a statement from the network’s top brass after Hicks’ sudden passing, celebrating his “exceptional” work with the company. asserted
Sports → issue → company
“Dan Hicks was an extraordinary colleague, friend and person,” NBC Sports’ Rick Cordella, Sam Flood and Molly Solomon said in a statement. asserted
Cordella → say → statement
“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
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