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Bryant Gumbel, filling in as co-host Bryant Gumbel reveals to Kelly Ripa that he had lung-cancer surgery live on air. The subject of his cancer came up when he told Ripa that his doctor didn?t want him to dance because he?d had surgery in which part of his lung was removed. As seen on ABC?s ?Live With Regis and Kelly? USA - 08.12.09 * NEWSMAN GUMBEL BATTLING LUNG CANCER Revered U.S. newsman and broadcaster BRYANT GUMBEL has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The beloved anchorman spoke out about his battle during an appearance on American TV morning show Live with Regis & Kelly on Tuesday (08Dec09), and revealed he has already undergone surgery to remove a malignant tumour in his chest and part of his lung. He says, \ Topics: Entertainment, Hollywood Tags: Bryant Gumbel View |
Bryant Charles Gumbel (born September 29, 1948) is an American (United States) television journalist and sportscaster. He is best known for his 15 years as co-host of NBCs The Today Show (Today (NBC program)). He is the younger brother of sportscaster Greg Gumbel.
Birth Name: Bryant Charles Gumbel
Date of birth: 1948-09-29
Birth Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Occupation: Television personality,Sportscaster
Spouse: 1) June Baranco,2) Hilary Quinlan
Parents: Richard Dunbar Gumbel and Rhea Alice LeCesne
Children: 1 son and 1 daughter
Credits: ''The Today Show (Today (NBC program))'',''The Early Show''
Years Active: 1972-present