Bryant Gumbel hospitalized: What happened to the former ‘Today’ host? Here's what we know

Legendary sportscaster Bryant Gumble, 77, was hospitalized in New York after a medical emergency. His family says he’s “OK,” though details remain unclear.

Updated on: Oct 22, 2025, 02:40:09 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Bryant Gumble, the legendary sports announcer, has been hospitalized in his New York Home after a medical emergency. Gumble, 77, was reportedly rushed to the hospital. In response to one of TMZ's questions on his current condition, a family member reportedly said that he is 'OK.' It's not known what exactly happened to the former 'Today' show host.

Bryant Gumbel, 77, is a legendary sports announcer and TV host. (@DebRobertsABC and @fsutoby on X)

According to TMZ, sources saw Bryant Gumbel being rushed to the hospital in an ambulance on Monday at around 9 p.m. from his apartment in Manhattan. He was reportedly on a stretcher as he left the building, the outlet reported.

Gumbel is reportedly still in the hospital undergoing treatment, but his representatives have refused to provide details on his condition and also did not reveal what exactly caused the medical emergency on Monday. The outlet added that a family member of Gumbel said that he is doing "OK" but did not elaborate further.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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