Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died on November 11, 2026, at the age of 64 following an acute illness. His wife, ESPN journalist Hannah Storm, confirmed his passing on November 12, sharing a statement about the sudden loss of her husband of more than three decades and the father of their three daughters.
Hicks died in Connecticut after spending 34 years with NBC Sports, where he became one of the network’s most recognizable voices in golf, Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football. Storm’s announcement prompted condolences from colleagues across NBC, ESPN and the wider sports broadcasting community.
Hannah Storm Confirms Dan Hicks’ Passing
Storm announced her husband’s passing through a social media statement on November 12. She described the loss as sudden and unexpected.
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” Storm wrote. “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 remembered his personality and the importance of family in his life.
“Dan was truly one of a kind and, quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around,” Storm said.
The family has confirmed that Hicks died following an acute illness, but further medical details have not been publicly disclosed.
Who Is Dan Hicks’ Wife Hannah Storm?
Hannah Storm is an American television journalist, sports anchor and producer who has worked for several major broadcasting networks. She is particularly known for her work with ESPN, where she joined the network in 2008.
Before joining ESPN, Storm established her career at CNN, NBC Sports and CBS News. She became the first female host of CNN’s Sports Tonight and later covered major sporting events, including the Olympic Games and Major League Baseball.
Storm also worked on CBS’s The Early Show before returning to sports broadcasting at ESPN. Her career has included television presenting, documentary production and reporting on major international competitions.
Both Storm and Hicks built successful broadcasting careers while raising their family in Connecticut.
When Did Dan Hicks and Hannah Storm Get Married?
Hicks and Storm first met in 1989 while working at CNN’s Sports Tonight. Their professional connection developed into a relationship, and they began dating in 1990.
The couple married on January 8, 1994, beginning a marriage that lasted more than 32 years.
During their marriage, both worked for NBC Sports before their careers followed different paths. Hicks remained with NBC, while Storm moved to CBS News and eventually ESPN.
The couple lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, where they raised their children while continuing their television careers.
Dan Hicks and Hannah Storm Had Three Daughters
Hicks and Storm shared three daughters named Hannah, Ellery and Riley.
Their daughters have generally maintained private lives despite their parents’ public careers. The family occasionally appeared together at events and shared personal milestones through social media.
In October 2026, Hicks celebrated his daughter Riley’s completion of the Chicago Marathon. His Instagram post included photographs and video from the event, marking one of his final public family updates.
Following his passing, Storm said she and their daughters were receiving support from friends, relatives and colleagues.
“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 wrote.
ESPN and NBC Sports Respond to His Passing
NBC Sports executives Rick Cordella, Sam Flood and Molly Solomon released a joint statement recognizing Hicks’ contributions to sports television.
Hicks joined NBC Sports in 1992 and became the network’s lead golf play-by-play commentator in 2000. He covered major golf championships, Olympic competitions and Notre Dame football.
His broadcasting career included coverage of Tiger Woods’ memorable 2008 U.S. Open performance and Michael Phelps’ eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro also issued a statement supporting Storm and her family.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dan Hicks, a respected voice in sports broadcasting and husband of longtime ESPN anchor Hannah Storm,” Pitaro said.
Hicks had been scheduled to cover Notre Dame’s football game against Boston College on November 14.
As of November 13, no public funeral arrangements have been announced. Hicks is survived by his wife, Hannah Storm, and their three daughters, Hannah, Ellery and Riley.