Dan Hicks, sportscaster and husband of ESPN's Hannah Storm, dies at 64

SPORTS Dan Hicks, sportscaster and husband of ESPN's Hannah Storm, dies at 64 Hicks passed "following an acute illness," Storm announced. Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. By Christopher Watson Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:58PM Share Sportscaster Dan Hicks has died at age 64, his wife, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, announced Thursday. "Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness," Storm posted online . "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." Hicks was "truly one of a kind," the post continued. "When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter and the people together. He was effortlessly kind, thoughtful and funny, and he made everyone feel like they mattered." "Our three daughters and I are heartbroken," Storm wrote. Brooklyn building collapse: How the deadly Flatbush collapse unfolded AccuWeather Alert for heavy rain Thursday 1 hour ago Javits Frimpong: 17-year-old charged with murder in Bronx shooting death of 15-year-old Hicks spent the majority of his career as a play-by-play television commentator for NBC Sports, known particularly for calling Notre Dame football, as well as golf and the Summer and Winter Olympics. He and Storm were married in January, 1994. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics SPORTS Watch Live ON NOW Brooklyn building collapse: How the deadly Flatbush collapse unfolded AccuWeather Alert for heavy rain Thursday 1 hour ago Javits Frimpong: 17-year-old charged with murder in Bronx shooting death of 15-year-old Worker killed, another missing after bridge scaffolding collapse on Loop Parkway Bridge Central Park rape suspect arrested while working in Miami, linked to 2 others