Hannah Storm and her three daughters are “heartbroken” over the loss of beloved husband and father Dan Hicks.
Hicks, the legendary sports broadcaster and voice of golf for NBC Sports, died at the age of 64, Storm announced on Thursday.
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” Storm wrote on X. “He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father of our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable.
“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.
“Our three daughters and I are heartbroken. We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time. There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.”
Outside of golf, Hicks also covered Notre Dame along with the NBA and NFL.
Storm, who is a broadcaster for ESPN and ABC, met Hicks in 1989 while the two were working as sports anchors for CNN in Atlanta. She was hired there as the network’s first female sports broadcaster, replacing Dan Patrick, who left for ESPN.
“His desk was next to mine,” Storm told Forbes in 2009.
The two formed a friendship before dating seriously in 1990. They married on Jan. 8, 1994.
Storm and Hicks share three daughters — Hannah, Ellery and Riley.
Many people around the business commented on Storm’s post on Thursday.
“Sincerest condolences. Thinking of you and your family,” Adam Schefter wrote.
“So sorry, Hannah. Deepest condolences to you and your family,” Mike Garafolo added.
Pete Thamel reposted and wrote: “Prayers with Hannah and her family.”
“We are saddened by the sudden passing of Dan Hicks, longtime NBC sports broadcaster, @NDFootball play-by-play announcer and husband of 1983 graduate Hannah Storm. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones,” Notre Dame Athletics posted on X.
“My heart &🙏🙏🙏 go out to Hannah Storm @espn & her family on the passing suddenly of her husband NBC tv outstanding sports broadcaster Dan Hicks due to an acute illness ! May Dan RIP!” Dick Vitale posted.
