Bryant Gumbel: A TV Legend's Health Scare

Bryant Gumbel, a well-known TV personality, was taken to a New York hospital after experiencing a medical issue. The 77-year-old has had a long and successful career in broadcasting, winning many awards and working for over 50 years. Gumbel started at NBC in 1975, co-hosting the NFL pregame show. He later covered various sports events, including baseball, college football, golf, and the Olympics. His career took a big step forward when he became the first Black host of the Today show in 1982, working alongside Jane Pauley. But on Monday night, things took a worrying turn. Reports say Gumbel had to be rushed from his Manhattan apartment to the hospital. A family member told TMZ that he is "okay, " but details about what happened are still unclear. It was also reported that Gumbel was helped out of his building on a gurney by first responders. This health scare comes after the recent loss of his older brother, Greg, who passed away last year at the age of 78. Gumbel's career highlights include hosting the Today show for 15 years, leading NBC's coverage of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, and hosting the PGA Tour in 1990. He also had a long-running show on HBO called Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, which aired for 29 seasons and won 37 Sports Emmy Awards. After 52 years in front of the camera, Gumbel was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In a past interview, he even said, \"I think that's enough for any person. \"