Longtime broadcaster Dan Hicks has suddenly passed away at the age of 64.
His wife, longtime ESPN analyst Hannah Storm, revealed the news of his passing in a social media post on Thursday (November 12).
Hicks was one of the most prominent voices on NBC Sports Network. During his tenure at the network, Hicks worked on the Olympics, Notre Dame, NBA, and NFL broadcasts.
Broadcaster Dan Hicks Dead at 64
Storm said that Dan had been dealing with an "acute illness." That came just days before he was set to call the Boston College vs. Notre Dame college football matchup.
"Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,"
Storm also added:
"Dan was truly one of a kind, and quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around. When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter, and the people together. He was endlessly kind, thoughtful, and funny. And he made everyone feel like they mattered.
Storm and Hicks shared three daughters. Hannah, Ellery, and Riley Hicks. Storm says that she and her daughters are "heartbroken" by the broadcaster's sudden passing.
"Our three daughters and I are heartbroken," Storm added. "We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time. There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed."
NBC Pays Tribute to Late Broadcaster
Following Hicks' passing, NBC also paid tribute to the late broadcaster. Noting how he was the voice that "elevated" some of the most memorable moments in sports.
"Dan Hicks was an extraordinary colleague, friend, and person," the network said in a statement (via the New York Post). "In his 34 years at NBC Sports, he was an exceptional storyteller and caller of games and events who elevated some of the biggest moments in sports history."
May Dan Hicks rest in peace.
