Legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale makes sad announcement
He's been with ESPN since the beginning.
Legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced that he'll be stepping aside for the remainder of this season in order to rest his voice and correct Dysplasia and ulcerated lesions on his vocal cords.
“My throat’s condition is clearly moving in the right direction, and [my doctor] is very optimistic that this can be successfully treated to have me strong for the 2022-23 season on ESPN,” Vitale wrote on Monday.
“I’m happy to report that according to my doctors, my ongoing chemo for Lymphoma continues to progress positively as well,” he continued. “I’ve seen what cancer can do. I feel so lucky.”
Vitale was diagnosed with lymphoma in October, and made a highly publicized return to the airwaves in November.
“You know I am an eternal optimist who acts like he’s a teenager,” Vitale wrote. “Yet there is no doubt these past five months have been emotionally and physically frustrating. I am so appreciative of the love and care demonstrated by the incredible members of the medical community. And I will be forever grateful for the calls, texts, and social media expressions of encouragement from friends, colleagues, fans, media and members of my ESPN family. I love people, and I’m honored to receive such overwhelming support."
“I will continue to provide updates as I go along, and I am firm in my belief that I will win this battle and be back doing what I love — calling games at courtside next season. In the meantime, I will enjoy all the great games from my living room and savor the love of my marvelous family. Thank you all.”
