Dan Hicks, renowned NBC sports broadcaster, passes away at 64
Dan Hicks, NBC’s voice of golf and Olympic swimming, died at 64 after an acute illness, his family announced Thursday. Hicks had a 35-year career at NBC Sports, notably calling 27 tournament victories by Tiger Woods and eight Olympic Games, including Michael Phelps's 2008 victories. His passing leaves a significant void in sports broadcasting.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 18:44 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC
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