# Dan Hicks Dies at 64, Sports Broadcasters Offer Condolences

> NBC sports broadcaster Dan Hicks dies at 64; Ernie Johnson and Dick Vitale share heartfelt tributes.
- Title: Dan Hicks Dies at 64, Sports Broadcasters Offer Condolences
- Summary: NBC sports broadcaster Dan Hicks dies at 64; Ernie Johnson and Dick Vitale share heartfelt tributes.
- Keywords: dan hicks, ernie johnson, dick vitale, nbc sports, sports broadcasting, acute illness, notre dame football, tiger woods, michael phelps, olympic swimming, EssentiallySports
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-this-is-just-crushing-condolences-pour-in-from-ernie-johnson-dick-vitale-after-nbc-sportscaster-dan-hicks-dies-at-sixty-four
- Author: Ubong Richard
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:46:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dan hicks, ernie johnson, dick vitale, nbc sports, sports broadcasting, acute illness, notre dame football, tiger woods, michael phelps, olympic swimming, sports
## Dan Hicks dies at 64
NBC sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died late Wednesday in Connecticut from acute illness at age 64.
## Family and colleagues react
His wife Hannah Storm and NBC colleagues shared grief over his sudden death, calling him kind and thoughtful.
## Ernie Johnson's tribute
Ernie Johnson posted on X: 'This is just crushing.'

> This is just crushing
## Dick Vitale's message
Dick Vitale tweeted his heart and prayers for Hicks' family, noting his sudden passing due to acute illness.

> My heart & prayers go out to hannah storm, @espn & her family on the passing suddenly of her husband nbc tv outstanding sports broadcaster dan hicks due to an acute illness! may dan rip!
## Hicks' career highlights
Hicks covered Tiger Woods and Michael Phelps, and called Notre Dame football for NBC in his seventh season.
## Key takeaway

NBC sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died at 64 from acute illness in Connecticut, prompting tributes from Ernie Johnson and Dick Vitale.