Bryant Gumbel, the legendary broadcaster who co‑hosted NBC’s Today show for 15 years, was seen in a city ambulance after a medical emergency at his Manhattan apartment on Monday evening. The 77‑year‑old was wheeled onto a gurney and taken to a hospital, where he remained overnight into Tuesday.
His exact diagnosis has not yet been released, but a family representative told TMZ that Gumbel is “okay” and stable. The news underscores the quick response of emergency crews and the concern of fans and colleagues across the industry.
Gumbel has been a familiar face on television since the early 1980s. After leaving Today in 1997, he hosted HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel—a long‑running sports‑news program that ended in 2023, the same year he retired from broadcasting.
In 2009, Gumbel publicly shared that he had battled lung cancer, a illness he attributes to smoking three packs a day in his youth. The former TV star has always been open about his health struggles, and his recent hospitalization has reminded viewers of the fragility of even the most enduring celebrities.
Fans and fellow broadcasters have rushed to his side, offering well‑wishes for a smooth recovery. As the story develops, we’ll keep readers updated on Gumbel’s health and any official statements from his family or management team.
Source: New York Post
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