"Bryant Gumbel was hospitalized in New York City after what has only been reported as a "medical emergency," according to multiple reports. reported that the 77-year-old sportscaster was taken from his Manhattan apartment on a stretcher around 9 p.m. on October 20. He was transported to a local hospital, where he has remained under treatment. As of Tuesday, October 21, Gumbel was still receiving care."
"A family member confirmed that Gumbel is "okay," but no further details about his condition or what caused the medical incident have been shared. The outlet has reached out to his representatives for comment, but no official statement has been issued. The hospitalization comes less than a year after the death of Gumbel's older brother, Greg Gumbel, in December 2024."
"Bryant Gumbel has had one of the longest and most visible careers in television journalism. He became a co-host of NBC's Today Show in 1982, working alongside Jane Pauley and later Katie Couric. In 1995, he began hosting HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, which concluded in December 2023 after nearly three decades on air. The program won multiple Emmy Awards for its investigative coverage of major stories in the sports world."
Bryant Gumbel, 77, was hospitalized in New York City after an unspecified medical emergency. He was taken from his Manhattan apartment on a stretcher around 9 p.m. on October 20 and remained under treatment in a local hospital as of October 21. A family member confirmed that Gumbel is "okay," but no details about his condition or the cause have been released and representatives have not issued a statement. The hospitalization follows the December 2024 death of his older brother, Greg Gumbel, who died of cancer at 78. Gumbel co-hosted NBC's Today and hosted HBO's Real Sports, which won multiple Emmys. No timeline for his release has been provided.
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