Who Is Dan Hicks' Wife, Hannah Storm? The Couple Built A Legendary Life Together In Broadcasting
Dan Hicks, the legendary NBC sports and golf announcer, passed away from an acute illness at the age of 64. His love story with ESPN reporter Hannah Storm was just as iconic.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleDan Hicks' death has come as a huge blow to the sports industry. The NBC Sports broadcaster passed away on Thursday, November 12, at the age of 64 following an acute illness. His wife of more than 30 years, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, announced the heartbreaking news in a statement that also remembered him as a devoted husband and loving father to their three daughters.
The late broadcaster and Hannah shared more than a marriage. They built remarkable careers in sports broadcasting while raising a family together, becoming one of television’s best-known couples in the industry.
Hannah Storm confirms the passing of her husband, Dan Hicks
In a statement shared on Instagram, the ESPN anchor confirmed the passing of her husband. Storm wrote:
"Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness. He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable."
She also paid tribute to his warmth and personality, describing him as truly one of a kind. Hannah recalled the way the veteran broadcaster brought energy and laughter that brought people together whenever he entered a room. She wrote:
"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."
Storm also spoke about the profound loss her family is facing, acknowledging the support they have received from friends, colleagues and well-wishers following Hicks’ sudden death. She said the family was struggling to put into words the depth of their grief and how much he would be missed.
Who is Hannah Storm? Inside her love story and married life with Dan Hicks
Hannah Storm is an American sports journalist and television presenter who has worked for some of the biggest names in broadcast news and sports. She joined ESPN in 2008 and became a familiar face on SportsCenter. Over the years, she has also covered major sporting events, including Wimbledon, the US Open, the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, and the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Before joining ESPN, Storm made history as a woman in sports television. She became the first female host of CNN's Sports Tonight and later made history as the first woman in American television to solo host a broadcast network sports series, presenting NBC's Major League Baseball coverage.
Her career also extended beyond sports. Storm spent five years at CBS News, where she co-hosted The Early Show and covered major events including the 2004 presidential election, the Iraq War, and Hurricane Katrina. In 2008, she founded Brainstormin' Productions, which has produced documentaries and other projects for ESPN and its platforms.
Hicks and Storm first met while working at CNN in 1989. The two eventually became romantically involved and the couple married in January 1994. Then they began their lives together in the competitive world of broadcasting. Despite their high-profile jobs, they kept much of their family life private and raised their three daughters away from the spotlight.
The couple lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, and were married for more than three decades before Hicks' death. They were parents to three daughters, Hannah, Ellery, and Riley. In her statement after his death, she remembered the late reporter as a loving father and said she and their daughters were heartbroken by the loss. She wrote:
"Our three daughters and I are heartbroken. We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during incredibly difficult time. There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed."
Dan Hicks built a legendary career at NBC Sports
Born in Tucson, Arizona, Hicks graduated from the University of Arizona in 1984 with a journalism degree. He began his career in local radio and television before joining CNN as a national sports anchor in 1989.
He moved to NBC Sports in the summer of 1992 and became one of the network's most recognisable voices. Over his 34 years with NBC, Hicks covered some of the biggest events in sport, including 16 Olympic Games across the Summer and Winter editions.
He became the network's lead golf play-by-play commentator in 2000, calling major moments involving some of the sport's biggest names. His work also included Notre Dame football, with two stints as the team's lead play-by-play announcer. Hicks was part of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which earned a Sports Emmy in the Outstanding Live Special: Championship Event category.
Following the news of Hicks' death, NBC Sports remembered his decades of contribution to the network. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro also issued a statement expressing condolences to Storm and their daughters.
Hicks' death leaves a significant void in sports broadcasting. But beyond the memorable calls and major events, he leaves behind a family and a legacy built alongside a fellow journalist who shared his passion for the profession. Their marriage brought together two accomplished broadcasting careers and lasted more than 30 years.
Rest in peace, Dan.
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