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Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.<br>Greg Gumbel, <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">who broadcast the NFL</a> on CBS and served as the network's studio host for March Madness, has died at the age of 78.<br>Gumbel's family said in a statement that Gumbel died after a bout with cancer.<br>"He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace and positivity," Marcy and Michelle Gumbel wrote.<br><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM</strong></a><br><span>CBS announcer Greg Gumbel before the national championship of the 2021 NCAA Tournament between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. </span> <span>(Kyle Terada/USA Today Sports)</span><br>Emmy-winning <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media" target="_blank" rel="noopener">producer Dan Forer</a> announced Gumbel's death in a Facebook post.<br>"The holidays are supposed to be filled with joy, but they are often mixed with sorrow. I just learned that my dear friend Greg Gumbel has passed," he wrote, via the New York Post. <br>"Greg was the best announcer a young producer/director could have because he was extremely inclusive and never ever lost his cool — except for the time we were shooting a Super Bowl Anti-Drug PSA in the South Bronx at 2am and live gunfire erupted. That was the only occasion Greg raised his voice and had a few choice words for me; which I deserved.<br>"In addition to being a true professional he was a kind, magnificent man. May his memory be a treasured blessing for his family and friends."<br><span>CBS commentator Greg Gumbel before a game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. </span> <span>(Rob Kinnan/USA Today Sports)</span><br>Gumbel missed last year's tournament due to "family health issues."<br>Gumbel called the 2001 Super Bowl, becoming the first African American to call a major sports championship. He was the older brother of longtime "Real Sports" host Bryant Gumbel.<br>Prior to hitting it big with CBS, Greg worked for MSG, ESPN and WFAN in New York, also calling New York Knicks and Yankees games and hosting "SportsCenter."<br>He was also the anchor for several Olympic Games and last called an NFL game in 2022.<br><span>CBS commentators Greg Gumbel and Bill Raftery before a game between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina State Wolfpack at PNC Arena. </span> <span>(Rob Kinnan/USA Today Sports)</span><br><a href="https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP</strong></a><br>Gumbel's voice was the one fans heard when the <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa-bk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">March Madness bracket</a> was announced.<br><i><strong>Follow Fox News Digital’s </strong></i><a href="https://twitter.com/FoxNewsSports_" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><strong>sports coverage on X</strong></i></a><i><strong>, and subscribe to </strong></i><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i><strong>the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter</strong></i></a><i><strong>.</strong></i><br>Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.<br>By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a>, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. 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