Sportscaster and former “Today” show cohost Bryant Gumbel was reported to have been hospitalized in New York City following an emergency incident. According to sources, the 77-year-old was transported from his Manhattan apartment building Monday evening and remains under medical care as of Tuesday afternoon. First responders were seen assisting him on a gurney before he was taken to a nearby facility.
Details surrounding Gumbel’s condition remain unclear, though a family member confirmed he is “okay” without providing further specifics. Gumbel, a prominent figure in broadcast journalism, retired from the industry in 2023 after decades of work on NBC’s morning show and HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” He previously battled lung cancer in 2009, which he attributed to smoking during his younger years.
Gumbel’s career spanned over 15 years on the “Today” show, where he co-hosted with Jane Pauley and Katie Couric. His brother, Greg Gumbel, a renowned sports broadcaster, passed away in December 2024 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
