Veteran NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64 after suffering an acute illness. His death was announced on Thursday by his wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm.
Sharing the news on X, Storm expressed grief over the sudden loss, remembering Hicks as a devoted husband of more than three decades, a loving father to their three daughters and a cherished friend. She also wrote, “His loss is immeasurable.”
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— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) November 12, 2026
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro also paid tribute to Hicks, describing him as a respected figure in sports broadcasting. He expressed condolences to Storm, their daughters and Hicks’ colleagues at NBC Sports, saying the ESPN family stood alongside them during the difficult time.
Hicks had been a key voice of NBC Sports’ PGA Tour coverage since 2000, serving as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer. Over the years, he also covered several major golf tournaments, including the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup and U.S. Women’s Open.
His death marks a significant loss for the sports broadcasting community.
