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Mike Tirico mourns death of longtime NBC colleague Dan Hicks: ‘Broadcaster’s broadcaster’

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Svoboda, D. (2026, November 13). Mike Tirico mourns death of longtime NBC colleague Dan Hicks: ‘Broadcaster’s broadcaster’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/sports/mike-tirico-mourns-death-of-longtime-nbc-colleague-dan-hicks/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-13 · by Dylan Svoboda

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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 since 1992 and was described by his wife, Hannah Storm, as a devoted husband and father of three.
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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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New York PostThis outlet13 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’ (this article)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 →
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…

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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The Daily Caller
Hedges 0 of 20 claims Outlet record 93/100
CBS News
Hedges 1 of 33 claims Outlet record 68/100
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 22 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles discuss Dan Hicks' death, they describe different aspects of the event and are not reporting the same specific occurrence.”
Toronto Sun
Hedges 1 of 22 claims Outlet record 96/100
“While both articles report on the same person, Dan Hicks, and his death, they describe different specific events: one is a tribute from Hicks' family, and the other is a separate tribute from Mike Tirico.”
The Daily Wire
Hedges 2 of 35 claims Outlet record 59/100
“While both articles discuss Dan Hicks' death, they describe different aspects of the event: Article A focuses on Michael Phelps' reaction to the news, while Article B focuses on Mike Tirico's tribute during a TV appearance.”
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 19 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles describe different tributes to Dan Hicks by different colleagues on different shows, not the same specific incident.”
Just The News
Hedges 1 of 5 claims Outlet record 94/100
“While both articles report on Dan Hicks' death, Article A is the initial announcement, while Article B is a subsequent tribute from a colleague, covering different aspects of the event.”
ABC News (US)
Hedges 0 of 9 claims Outlet record 67/100
“Article A reports Dan Hicks' death and his wife's announcement, while Article B reports on a tribute by Mike Tirico the day after Hicks' death.”

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Death of Dan Hicks
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“Think about all the big moments on the hill with all the great U.S. ski athletes at the Olympic Games, and Dan was the voice.” Tirico also praised Hicks’ ability to bring out the best in his partners in the booth, particularly legendary analysts Johnny Miller and Rowdy Gaines. “I would say it was never about him,” Tirico said.
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“Think about all the big moments on the hill with all the great U.S. ski athletes at the Olympic Games, and Dan was the voice.” Tirico also praised Hicks’ ability to bring out the best in his partners in the booth, particularly legendary analysts Johnny Miller and Rowdy Gaines. “I would say it was never about him,” Tirico said.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-13
“Think about all the big moments on the hill with all the great U.S. ski athletes at the Olympic Games, and Dan was the voice.” Tirico also praised Hicks’ ability to bring out the best in his partners in the booth, particularly legendary analysts Johnny Miller and Rowdy Gaines. “I would say it was never about him,” Tirico said.

Claims (16 extracted, 0 hedged)

Mike Tirico gave an emotional tribute to his longtime NBC colleague Dan Hicks during an appearance on Golf Channel on Thursday. asserted
Tirico → give → Thursday
Tirico described Hicks, who suddenly died at the age of 64 on Wednesday, as a “broadcaster’s broadcaster,” recalling his work calling everything from Olympic triumphs to some of golf’s biggest moments. asserted
who → describe → moments
“He had more big moments on his plate, and nailed every big moment,” Tirico said. asserted
Tirico → have → moment
“You can’t think of a big moment that Dan didn’t have the right call, the right energy, the right words.” asserted
Dan → think → call
Tirico highlighted the large number of iconic Olympic moments that Hicks was behind the mic for. asserted
Hicks → highlight → mic
“Think about every Michael Phelps gold medal won in Olympic swimming, and Dan doing that,” he said. asserted
he → think → that
“Think about all the big moments on the hill with all the great U.S. ski athletes at the Olympic Games, and Dan was the voice.” Tirico also praised Hicks’ ability to bring out the best in his partners in the booth, particularly legendary analysts Johnny Miller and Rowdy Gaines. “I would say it was never about him,” Tirico said. asserted
Tirico → think → him
“… Dan knew exactly what levers to pull. asserted
Dan → know → levers
He knew when to let those guys have their moment and not make it about, ‘Hey, let me get in here, partner, and share this with you.’ asserted
me → know → you
He set them up brilliantly.” asserted
He → set → them
Hicks died of an “acute illness,” his wife, Hannah Storm, an ESPN/ABC broadcaster, shared on Thursday. “He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father of our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. asserted
He → die → many
His loss is immeasurable,” Storm said. asserted
Storm → say → ?
“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 → ?
Hicks had worked for NBC since 1992, spending the past decade alongside Tirico, who joined the network in 2016 after 25 years at ESPN and ABC. asserted
who → work → ESPN
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