Hannah Storm has shared the first details about the death of her husband, Dan Hicks, after the longtime NBC Sports announcer died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, at age 64.
Storm said Hicks died following an acute illness, though she did not disclose the specific details. Hicks spent 34 years at NBC Sports and became one of the network’s most familiar voices, working major golf events such as the US Open and the Ryder Cup, along with Notre Dame football and a long list of Olympic broadcasts.
In a statement, Storm described the loss as devastating for her family. “Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness.
He was a devoted husband of 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable,” Storm said.
She also reflected on the way Hicks carried himself around others. “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,” she continued.
Storm said Hicks was known for his kindness and for making people feel valued. She added that the family is leaning on support from others during this time.
“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,” she said.
Hicks and Storm were married on January 8, 1994, and had three daughters: Hannah, Ellery, and Riley.
NBC Sports also paid tribute to Hicks, pointing to his 34 years with the network and praising his knowledge, humor, and energy across golf, the Olympics, and Notre Dame football. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro also offered condolences, calling Hicks a respected voice in sports media and extending support to Storm and their daughters.
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Dan Hicks spent more than a quarter-century as one of the most familiar voices in golf, guiding viewers through NBC Sports coverage with the kind of steady presence that made big moments feel even bigger. He also became a fixture on Olympic swimming broadcasts, a role he had held since 1996, giving him a rare reach across two of the networks signature properties.
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