Bryant Gumbel was hospitalized in New York City after what has only been reported as a "medical emergency," according to multiple reports.
People reported that the 77-year-old sportscaster was taken from his Manhattan apartment on a stretcher around 9 p.m. on October 20. He was transported to a local hospital, where he has remained under treatment. As of Tuesday, October 21, Gumbel was still receiving care.
A family member confirmed that Gumbel is “okay,” but no further details about his condition or what caused the medical incident have been shared. The outlet has reached out to his representatives for comment, but no official statement has been issued.
The hospitalization comes less than a year after the death of Gumbel’s older brother, Greg Gumbel, in December 2024. Greg, a longtime NFL and NCAA broadcaster, passed away following a battle with cancer at age 78.
His family said in a statement at the time that he faced his illness with “stoicism, grace, and positivity” and emphasized his five decades of work in sports broadcasting.
Bryant Gumbel has had one of the longest and most visible careers in television journalism. He became a co-host of NBC’s Today Show in 1982, working alongside Jane Pauley and later Katie Couric.
In 1995, he began hosting HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, which concluded in December 2023 after nearly three decades on air. The program won multiple Emmy Awards for its investigative coverage of major stories in the sports world.
In addition to his broadcast career, Gumbel has made headlines for his commentary on social issues, including a widely discussed segment on the “Black tax,” addressing the challenges Black professionals face in corporate spaces.
No timeline has been provided regarding his release from the hospital, and it is unclear whether the broadcaster’s recent hospitalization will have any long-term impact on his health or future public appearances.