# Greg Papa hospitalized after KNBR layoff

> Greg Papa hospitalized with advanced heart failure following KNBR layoff.
- Title: Greg Papa hospitalized after KNBR layoff · California Post
- Summary: Greg Papa hospitalized with advanced heart failure following KNBR layoff. Greg Papa, 63, hospitalized with advanced heart failure after KNBR terminated his…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/greg-papa-hospitalized-with-advanced-heart-failure-after-knbr-return
- Published: 2026-09-17T15:17:34+00:00
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- Topics: greg papas, knbr, leukemia, bone marrow transplant, san francisco 49ers, seattle seahawks, nfl, leukemia treatment, radio host, knbr contract, news, entertainment
## Greg Papa hospitalized
Greg Papa was hospitalized on Sept. 7 due to advanced heart failure after KNBR terminated his contract in August 2025.
## Heart condition worsened
Papa's genetic heart condition worsened after a bone marrow transplant for leukemia in spring 2025, leading to hospitalization.
## KNBR layoff
Cumulus terminated Papa's KNBR contract in August 2025 after he was diagnosed with leukemia and undergoing treatment.
## Public backlash
Public backlash over KNBR's decision likely helped Papa return to the station in a part-time role for 'Lunch with Papa' on weekdays.
## Health complications
Papa faced death after his cancer diagnosis and was laid off by KNBR before his bone marrow transplant in spring 2025.
## What happens next
Papa's return to KNBR is on hold after hospitalization due to advanced heart failure.
## Key takeaway

Greg Papa, 63, hospitalized with advanced heart failure after KNBR terminated his contract in August 2025, following a bone marrow transplant for leukemia.