Greg Gumbel, who hosted studio shows and provided play-by-play for sports broadcasts over parts of five decades, has died. He was 78. CBS, Gumbel's longtime employer, relayed a statement from Gumbel's family Friday: It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father,

LOS ANGELES - Legendary sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died at the age of 78. According to a statement released by Gumbel’s family via CBS Sports, the longtime broadcaster had been battling cancer. Below is a statement released by Gumbel’s family:

Greg Gumbel, the legendary sports broadcasting host and commentator, has died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer, his family tells CBS Sports. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father,