Legendary NBC Sports Announcer Dan Hicks Dies at 64
November 13, 2026 | United States
Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy in American sports broadcasting.
Hicks died late Wednesday in Connecticut following an acute illness, according to his wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, and NBC Sports. His death was announced on Thursday.
A legendary broadcasting career
Hicks joined NBC Sports in 1992 after working at CNN. He became the network's lead golf announcer in 2000 and covered some of the biggest sporting events in history.
His career highlights included:
Covering 16 Olympic Games.
Calling 27 tournament victories by Tiger Woods.
Broadcasting Michael Phelps' historic eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Covering Olympic swimming, skiing, golf and Notre Dame football.
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Family and colleagues remember Dan Hicks
His wife, Hannah Storm, confirmed his sudden passing in an emotional statement. He is survived by Storm and their three daughters.
NBC Sports colleagues remembered Hicks as an exceptional storyteller, a talented broadcaster and a wonderful friend.
His death marks a significant loss for the sports broadcasting community.
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