Veteran broadcaster Bryant Gumbel, 77, was rushed to a New York City hospital on Monday evening following a medical emergency, according to reports. The former Today show host was taken from his Manhattan apartment at around 9 p.m., with TMZ reporting he was transported on a gurney and was still receiving treatment on Tuesday.
The cause of the medical emergency has not been disclosed, but a family member told the outlet that Gumbel was “okay” without providing further details. Gumbel, a four-time Emmy winner, is best known for his long tenure at NBC and HBO.
He joined CBS as a broadcaster in 1997 and later hosted Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO, which concluded its 29-season run in December 2023. Reflecting on the show, Gumbel said it “tried to do some things in sports journalism that no one else was doing” and provided a platform to explore issues without concern for ratings or sponsorships.
Gumbel began his career as a sports anchor at KNBC in Los Angeles before joining NBC Sports in 1975. He hosted the network's coverage of the NFL, baseball, and NCAA tournaments, including the iconic 1979 title game. In 1982, he moved to NBC News to host the Today show, a role he held for 15 years. He also served as prime-time host for NBC's coverage of the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
His older brother, Greg Gumbel, a fellow sports broadcaster, died less than a year ago after battling cancer at the age of 78.
