Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed the news in a statement on Friday, saying:

Veteran sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78, according to a family statement shared with PEOPLE on Friday, Dec. 27.

Greg Gumbel, the legendary sports broadcasting host and commentator, has died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer, his family told CBS Sports Friday.

Greg Gumbel, who hosted studio shows and provided play-by-play for sports broadcasts over parts of five decades, has died. He was 78. CBS, Gumbel's longtime employer, relayed a statement from Gumbel's family Friday: It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father,

Legendary sportscaster and play-by-play man Greg Gumbel has died. He was 78. Gumbel’s family confirmed the news in a statement on Friday, per CBS News. Gumbel was best known for his work at CBS, where he served as both a panel host and play-by-play man throughout the years.