Overview
- Hannah Storm and NBC confirmed on Thursday, Nov. 12 that Hicks died the previous day after an acute illness, and the family has not disclosed further medical details.
- NBC Sports released a joint statement praising Hicks as an exceptional storyteller and longtime colleague who elevated major sports moments during his 34-year run at the network.
- Hicks joined NBC in 1992, became the network’s lead golf play-by-play announcer in 2000, and was widely known for calling Olympic swimming, alpine skiing and Notre Dame football.
- Major organizations including the PGA Tour, Golf Channel, Notre Dame Athletics and the LPGA issued immediate tributes, and Hicks’ absence may affect upcoming Notre Dame and golf broadcasts.
- He is survived by his wife, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, and their three daughters, and the family has asked for privacy as further details and memorial plans are expected to be released.