Dan Hicks, the longtime NBC Sports broadcaster known as the voice of the Olympics and the PGA Tour, died Wednesday after an acute illness, his family reports.
\n\n“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” said Hicks’ wife, longtime ESPN host Hannah Storm. “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.
\n\n“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.
\n\n“Our three daughters and I are heartbroken. 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.”
\n\nHicks began his career at NBC in 1992, rising through the ranks to ultimately become the network’s lead broadcaster in 2000. Among many of the famous calls Hicks was noted for while calling not just the PGA Tour and the…
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