Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks dies at 64
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Dan Hicks, a prominent NBC Sports announcer known for his work in golf, Olympic swimming, and Notre Dame football, has died at the age of 64. He passed away late Wednesday in Connecticut due to an acute illness, as announced by his wife, ESPN's Hannah Storm. Hicks joined NBC in 1992 and became the lead voice of the network's golf coverage in 2000, covering significant events including 27 U.S. Opens and eight Olympics. His family expressed profound sorrow over his sudden passing, highlighting his roles as a devoted husband and father. Tributes from colleagues praised his storytelling ability and the energy he brought to his work and relationships.
- •Hicks died late Wednesday from an acute illness.
- •He was known for announcing 27 U.S. Opens and numerous Olympic events.
- •Hicks joined NBC Sports in 1992 after three years at CNN.
- •He was married to Hannah Storm for over 30 years.
- •Tributes emphasize his kindness and storytelling skills.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Sports world pays tribute to NBC Sports’ Dan Hicks after sudden passing
- 3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Legendary NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies suddenly at 64
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks dies at 64
- 3:45 PMESPN — Longtime sports broadcaster Hicks, husband of ESPN's Storm, dies at 64
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — NBC Sports Commentator Dan Hicks Dies at 64
"The sports media world is reeling Thursday from the untimely death of Dan Hicks, longtime commentator for NBC Sports and the husband of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm. Hicks passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” at 64 following an acute illness, Storm announced this morning. “Our three daughters and I are heartbroken,” she wrote in a statement.…
"Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks, who spent more than three decades with the company calling a variety of sports, has died at 64 following an acute illness. ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, Hicks’ wife of 32 years, announced the news on social media Thursday morning, saying her family was “devastated” by her husband’s “sudden and…
"Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64 following an acute illness, his wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm announced Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 4:26 PMSports world pays tribute to NBC Sports’ Dan Hicks after sudden passing
The sports media world is reeling Thursday from the untimely death of Dan Hicks, longtime commentator for NBC Sports and the husband of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm. Hicks passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” at 64 following an acute illness, Storm announced this morning. “Our three daughters and I are heartbroken,” she wrote in a statement.…
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 3:58 PMLegendary NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies suddenly at 64
Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks, who spent more than three decades with the company calling a variety of sports, has died at 64 following an acute illness. ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, Hicks’ wife of 32 years, announced the news on social media Thursday morning, saying her family was “devastated” by her husband’s “sudden and…
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 3:46 PMLongtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks dies at 64
Hicks said he was ‘incredibly lucky’ in an interview just weeks before his death
- ESPNNov 12, 2026, 3:45 PMLongtime sports broadcaster Hicks, husband of ESPN's Storm, dies at 64
Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64 following an acute illness, his wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm announced Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 3:41 PMNBC Sports Commentator Dan Hicks Dies at 64
Hicks is survived by his wife and three daughters.
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