Tiger Woods shared a thoughtful tribute honoring late NBC sportscaster Dan Hicks, whose death was announced on Thursday, November 12. He died following an acute illness. He was 64.
Tiger Woods Shares Heartfelt Tribute for Dan Hicks
In a post on X on Friday, November 13, Woods shared a heartfelt tribute. “Dan Hicks was beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him. His kindness, warmth, and presence will be deeply missed,” he wrote.
He continued, “Like so many in the golf world, Dan was a great friend to me both on and off the course. I had the utmost respect for him and the incredible job he did for our sport for decades. Our thoughts are with Hannah and their daughters during this incredibly difficult time. I hope they find comfort in knowing how much he meant to so many people and the lasting impact he made on everyone whose life he touched.”
Friends and fans reacted to the post, sharing the impact of Hicks’ death. “We spend so many years listening to someone call the biggest moments in sports that their voice becomes part of our memories. Dan Hicks was certainly one of those people,” a comment reads. “Well said. Dan was the perfect balance of articulate, witty, and always seemed to be enjoying what he did. We all take too much for granted,” a second comment reads.
Dan Hicks Dies After Acute Illness
Hicks’ wife, Hannah Storm, released a heartbreaking statement about his death on X on Thursday, November 12. “Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” she 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 continued, “Dan was truly one of a kind and, quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around. When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter, and the people together. He was endlessly kind, thoughtful, and funny, and he made everyone feel like they mattered.”
Storm let fans know that she and their three daughters were “heartbroken,” but she expressed gratitude for the support they were receiving. She ended her message by remarking on the tremendous loss she was left with. “There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed,” she shared.
Remembering Dan Hicks’ Contributions to Golf
PGA Tour also informed fans of Hicks’ death in a post on X on November 12, remembering him as a “longtime lead golf play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports.” They continued by highlighting Hicks’ incredible contribution to golf and how, over three decades, he “provided the soundtrack to some of golf’s most memorable moments.”
The statement continues, “Golf, one of his favorite recreational pastimes, became an enduring beat. His voice will always be synonymous with the game. Hicks is survived by his wife, sports broadcaster Hannah Storm, and their three daughters. Rest in Peace, Dan Hicks.”
Tiger Woods Pays Tribute to NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks After His ‘Sudden & Unexpected’ Death at 64