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Former Today co-host Bryant Gumbel was hospitalised in New York City on Monday following a "medical emergency," according to TMZ. The outlet said Gumbel was taken from his Manhattan apartment building to a local hospital shortly after 21:00 on Monday. He remains in hospital as of Tuesday. A family member told TMZ that Gumbel is "OK" but did not provide further details about his condition. Gumbel joined Today in 1982 and left the NBC show in 1997 to work for CBS. In 2009, he revealed he had undergone surgery to remove a malignant tumour and part of his lung. "It’s nothing to hide from," he said on a 2009 episode of Live With Regis and Kelly. "They opened up my chest, they took a malignant tumor and they took part of my lung and they took some other goodies. And the pathology on most of the stuff had been benign, but enough aggressive cells had escaped the tumor that it warranted some treatment and I went through that and it’s done now." In 2010, Gumbel gave a positive update on his health, telling People: "I’m still doing well. Doctors tell me I’m free and clear, so I hope for better times." Less than a year before his hospitalisation, Gumbel’s brother and longtime CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel died at the age of 78. His death followed a battle with cancer. "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Greg Gumbel," his family said in a statement. "He passed away peacefully surrounded by much love after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg approached his illness like one would expect he would, with stoicism, grace, and positivity." In June 2025, Gumbel attended the Emmy Awards Lifetime Achievement ceremony, where he was celebrated by colleagues including Al Roker. Roker shared on Instagram: "So very proud yet humble to receive the @theemmys.tv Lifetime Achievement Award and given to me by a dear friend, Bryant Gumbel."
