Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS Sports news anchor, died from cancer at the age of 78, according to reports. “He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer,” said Marcy and Michelle Gumbel in a statement to CBS. “Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace and positivity.” CBS first reported the news along with the statement from his family. He was a studio host of CBS Sports' NCAA Division I Men's Basketball coverage. Before that, he offered play-by-play coverage of sports. Gumbel also hosted dozens of shows over the decades, including two Super Bowls and multiple Olympics, according to his Paramount/CBS biography. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl XXXV for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Greg Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. “There has never been a finer gentleman in all of television,” said Berson, President and CEO of CBS Sports. “He was beloved and respected by those of us who has the honor to call him a friend and colleague.” MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/anchor-greg-gumbel-dies/507-3fbcb711-7334-4d3c-9d53-844daa850bbc