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,

The sports community is mourning the death of legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel. He was 78. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel,” his family said in a statement via CBS Sports on Friday.

LOS ANGELES - Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78. According to a statement released by Gumbel’s family via CBS Sports, the longtime broadcaster had been battling cancer. Below is a statement released by Gumbel’s family: