Dan Hicks, the longtime NBC Sports broadcaster and husband of ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, died Wednesday, November 11, from an acute illness, his family confirmed.
He was 64.
The family’s statement revealed that Hicks’ death was “sudden and unexpected” and came after a short illness. No further medical details were disclosed.
Storm said: “Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness. He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable.
Hicks is a Tucson, Arizona, native and began his professional career at CNN in 1989. He became the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the PGA Tour of NBC Sports in 2000 and served as its iconic golf commentator for 26 years, broadcasting the games of the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, Ryder Cup, and Presidents Cup. He was also known for his Olympic broadcasts 16 times and Notre Dame football.
The executives of NBC Sports described Hicks as “an outstanding colleague, friend, and individual whose combination of knowledge, style, enthusiasm and humour helped to educate and entertain fans for many decades.” Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN chairman, said that “our hearts are with” Storm and the trio of their daughters.
He was left behind by Storm, whom he had married in January 1994, and their daughters Hannah, Ellery and Riley.
