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Bryant Gumbel, 77, Hospitalized in New York After Reported Medical Emergency

A relative reports he is okay, with no diagnosis or statement from his representatives.

Overview

  • First responders transported Gumbel from his Manhattan apartment around 9 p.m. on Oct. 20 to a nearby hospital, according to TMZ.
  • He remained under treatment through Tuesday, and outlets report he is still hospitalized as of Oct. 22.
  • TMZ first reported the incident, which was subsequently echoed by major outlets, and no official update has been issued by his team.
  • A family member told TMZ he is "okay," but no details about his condition or the cause of the emergency have been disclosed.
  • Gumbel retired in 2023 after hosting HBO’s Real Sports since 1995 and previously revealed a 2009 surgery to remove a malignant tumor and part of a lung; his brother Greg died in December 2024.