Former Today cohost Bryant Gumbel has been hospitalized in New York City.
TMZ, the first to break the news on Tuesday, October 21, claimed that Gumbel had a “medical emergency.” The outlet reported that Gumbel was transported from his apartment building in Manhattan to a local hospital after 9 p.m. on Monday, October 20.
The former cohost reportedly remains hospitalized as of Tuesday. One of his family members told TMZ that Gumbel is “OK,” but did not reveal further details about his health.
Gumbel began working at Today in 1982, exiting the NBC series in 1997 to work for CBS. In 2009, Gumbel revealed he had surgery to remove a malignant tumor and part of his lung.
“It’s nothing to hide from,” Gumbel shared on a 2009 episode of Live With Regis and Kelly. “They opened up my chest, they took a malignant tumor and they took part of my lung and they took some other goodies. And the pathology on most of the stuff had been benign, but enough aggressive cells had escaped the tumor that it warranted some treatment and I went through that and it’s done now.”
The next year, Gumbel shared a positive update on his health.
“I’m still doing well,” he told People at the time. “Doctors tell me I’m free and clear, so I hope for better times.”
Months before Gumbel’s hospitalization, he presented Today cohost Al Roker with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 News & Documentary Emmy Awards
“So very proud yet humble to receive the @theemmys.tv Lifetime Achievement Award and given to me by a dear friend, Bryant Gumbel,” Roker wrote via Instagram in June, alongside photos from the event. Having my brother, @christopher_roker and his wife, @hardyroker and @nickroker155 was meaningful. And congratulations to @debrobertsabc being inducted into the Silver Circle. Thanks, @adamsharpct for a terrific night.”
Less than one year before his hospitalization, Bryant’s brother and longtime CBS sportscaster, Greg Gumbel, died at age 78. His death was confirmed in a statement from his wife, Marcy, and daughter Michelle.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel,” the statement read at the time. “He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace, and positivity.”
The statement continued, “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten. Greg’s memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.”
Greg hosted The NFL Today for CBS alongside Terry Bradshaw while also leading coverage of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament from 1998 to 2023. The next year, he stepped away for “family health issues,” per Entertainment Weekly.
David Berson, the president of CBS Sports, also paid tribute to Greg in a statement.
“There has never been a finer gentleman in all of television,” Berson wrote in a message, per Entertainment Weekly. “He was beloved and respected by those of us who had the honor to call him a friend and colleague. A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time.”
