Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Dick Vitale's Cancer Returns

Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced that his cancer has returned after a biopsy of a lymph node. The 85-year-old Vitale has been battling cancer since 2021 and underwent surgery for dysplasia in his vocal cords in 2022. Despite announcing in December that he was cancer-free, the recent biopsy results have revealed the resurgence of the disease.

Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale revealed somber news Friday, announcing that his cancer has returned after a biopsy of a lymph node. The 85-year-old Vitale has been battling cancer since 2021 and has undergone several procedures in his ongoing fight against the disease.

Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Dick Vitale's Cancer Returns

"With all the (prayers) I have received & the loving support of my family, friends & @espn colleagues I will win this battle. (Pray) surgery on Tuesday will be a success," Vitale wrote on Twitter along with a photo of himself holding a small whiteboard that reads "Cancer came back. Round 2."

Vitale's cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments have taken a toll on his voice, requiring him to temporarily halt his broadcasting duties in February 2022.

Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Dick Vitale's Cancer Returns

In December, Vitale announced that he was cancer-free and planned to return to the booth on November 28. However, doctors advised him to take a longer break due to the impact of the treatments on his voice.

Vitale is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and has been calling games at ESPN for more than four decades. He has been a beloved figure in the sports world, known for his enthusiastic commentary and signature catchphrases.

Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Dick Vitale's Cancer Returns

Prior to his broadcasting career, Vitale coached in the 1970s, serving as an assistant at Rutgers, head coach at Detroit Mercy, and later as head coach of the Detroit Pistons.

Fox News Digital reached out to ESPN for comment on Vitale's health condition but did not immediately receive a response.

Vitale's announcement of his cancer recurrence has been met with an outpouring of support from fans, colleagues, and fellow broadcasters. Many expressed their prayers for his recovery and praised his resilience in the face of adversity.

Dick Vitale is a true legend in the sports world, and his courage and determination in battling cancer is an inspiration to many. His return to the booth will undoubtedly be a heartwarming moment for sports fans everywhere.