Dan Hicks, Longtime NBC Sports Broadcaster, Dies at 64

Hicks died following an acute illness, his wife, broadcaster Hannah Storm, said in a statement on November 12. She described the death as sudden and said the family was heartbroken. Storm and Hicks had been married for more than 30 years and had three daughters.

Hicks joined NBC Sports in 1992 and became one of the network’s prominent announcers. From 2000, he was its lead golf broadcaster, calling events including the U.S. Open, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.

His work for NBC also included coverage of the Olympics, where he called swimming, and play-by-play for Notre Dame football. He additionally worked on NBA and NFL broadcasts. Before joining NBC, Hicks worked at CNN.

Storm remembered Hicks as kind, funny and thoughtful, and said he brought energy to gatherings and helped people feel valued. He is survived by Storm and their three daughters.