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Sportscaster Dan Hicks has died at age 64, his wife, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, announced Thursday.

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When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter and the people together.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from Toronto Sun

Hicks was best known as the lead announcer for golf, as well as swimming and skiing at the Olympics and Notre Dame football.

5 of 6 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from CBS News

“We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time.”

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 12 Novwording from Daily Caller

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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 →
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

How it changed

  1. 12 Nov

    Legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died Wednesday, according to a statement from his family.

    6 outlets · Just the News

Coverage 8 articles

Where to start Tributes pour in after sudden death of legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks Toronto Sun

Suggested from 5 outlets (0 usually left of the middle, 3 middle, 2 right of it): one of the fuller accounts, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

  • 13 Nov Mike Tirico mourns death of longtime NBC colleague Dan Hicks: ‘Broadcaster’s broadcaster’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…New York Post
  • 12 Nov Dan Hicks, sportscaster and husband of ESPN's Hannah Storm, dies at 64Dan 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.ABC News (US)
  • 12 Nov Dan Hicks’ final weeks before death included concert, Notre Dame game: ‘64 going on 44’Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died unexpectedly after an acute illness, as revealed by his wife, Hannah Storm, on Thursday. Hicks, 64, was described by Golf Channel host Rich Lerner as being "at the top of his game" despite being only "64 going on 44." His final weeks included calling a Notre Dame football game, attending the Chicago Marathon to support his daughter, and participating in a celebrity dinner. Hicks had…New York Post
  • 12 Nov Craig Melvin chokes up live on ‘Today’ over death of legendary NBC colleagueCraig Melvin became emotional during the Thursday episode of "Today" as he honored the sudden death of NBC colleague Dan Hicks, who died at 64 after an acute illness. Melvin choked up while remembering Hicks as a devoted family man and recalling their recent dinner together. Hicks, known for his work in sports broadcasting including 16 Olympic Games and coverage of Notre Dame football, was a long-time NBC figure and…New York Post
  • 12 Nov Iconic NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64Dan 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…CBS News
  • 12 Nov Tributes pour in after sudden death of legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan HicksLegendary 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…Toronto Sun
  • 12 Nov NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks Dead At 64 Following ‘Acute’ Illness’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…Daily Caller
  • 12 Nov Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64Dan 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.Just the News

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