Dan Hicks, the fan-favorite sports broadcaster whose voice became familiar to millions of sports fans, died on November 11, 2026. He was 64. He was best known for covering some of the biggest moments in the golf world, Olympic swimming and college football on TV.
ESPN remembered Hicks in a heartfelt public statement, shared by Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, who described Hicks’ death as “sudden.”
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dan Hicks, a respected voice in sports broadcasting and husband of longtime ESPN anchor Hannah Storm,” the statement read. “Hannah is a cherished member of the ESPN family, and our hearts are with her, their three daughters and all who knew and loved Dan, including his NBC colleagues, during this incredibly difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences and stand alongside Hannah and her family.”
Here’s what we know about Hicks’ heartbreaking death so far.
What Was Dan Hicks’ Cause of Death?
Hicks died following what his wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, called an “acute illness.”
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” Hannah captioned an Instagram post on November 12. “He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable.”
Storm continued in a lengthier statement shared to her Instagram Stories, “Dan was truly one of a kind and, quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around. When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter, and the people together. He was endlessly kind, thoughtful and funny, and he made everyone feel like they mattered.”
How Old Was Dan Hicks When He Died?
Hicks was 64 years old when he died on November 11, 2026.
Hicks graduated from the University of Arizona in 1984 with a degree in journalism. He began his broadcasting career in Arizona before moving to Atlanta to work for CNN in 1989.
He joined NBC Sports in 1992 and spent the next 34 years covering some of the most memorable events in sports.
Did Dan Hicks Live With Health Issues?
It’s still unclear whether or not Hicks was living with any major health issues before he died.
