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Beloved sports commentator Dick Vitale delivered some bad news on his health on Wednesday, March 8.
Through a statement from ESPN PR, Vitale announced that he received bad news after going through a series of routine tests last week. The iconic college basketball personality revealed that there were some “abnormalities” found.
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“While I feel great physically and sharp mentally, I heard from my doctors that the latest tests (which included a PET scan, then a CAT scan with two MRIs) showed some abnormalities,” Vitale said in a statement shared by ESPN. “They are recommending some additional testing to determine next steps. I’m hoping for the best and we will see what the roadmap looks like after an upcoming biopsy.
“As always, I plan to remain as active as ever and fight as hard as can be.”
Vitale, 86, was declared cancer-free last year and made his return to broadcasting. Last month he called a First Four game between North Carolina State and Texas, with Charles Barkley, the first time the two called a game together.
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“I’m still doing games,” Vitale told USA TODAY Sports in March. “It’s a miracle. It’s absolutely a miracle. I get emotional about it sometimes.”
Since 2021, Vitale has battled with cancer when he was diagnosed with melanoma and lymphoma. He was then diagnosed with vocal cord cancer in 2023. He made an emotional return to ESPN, broadcasting games, last February.
Here’s a look at the full statement on his health:
Full Dick Vitale statement on health
“Like countless others, each time I go for any kind of test, I am a nervous wreck,” Vitale said. “The latest example is my scans last week. The anxiousness you feel about the uncertainty is off the charts. You just never know what’s next, and it can be surprising or scary.
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“While I feel great physically and sharp mentally, I heard from my doctors that the latest tests [which included a PET scan, then a CAT scan, and then two MRIs] showed some abnormalities.”
“They are recommending some additional testing to…
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