Dick Vitale shared an important health update following the NCAA Tournament.
A health update from @DickieV that he asked me to share pic.twitter.com/N7W6UzLfVX
— Josh Krulewitz (@jksports) April 8, 2026
Abnormalities on routine tests will require further testing, and Vitale has already fought four different types of cancer.
Thanks @espn CEO Jimmy Pitaro & all my colleagues for caring. Starting last Thurs. with PET Scan -I thought results would be super as I feel physically fantastic . – I was stunned with reports that spots were found – had Sat .Cat Scan & 2 MRI’s results confirmed abnormality in… https://t.co/KvIItZB2pk
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) April 8, 2026
Vitale, often referred to as “Dickie V” is a beloved member of the basketball media and even at age 86 and numerous fights with cancer, remains sharp as a tack on the broadcasts.
Social media is in his corner:
Prayers for Dickie V, this sport isn’t the same without him. https://t.co/eMdxmsSYm1
— Grandon Barrison (@GrandonBarrison) April 8, 2026
Our teammate. Our friend. We love you, @DickieV. In your corner, always ❤️
— ESPN (@espn) April 8, 2026
Never underestimate how much you are admired and how much you are loved—even by so many of us who have never met you. Prayers always. 🙏🙏💜💜
— Donna Mary Mason (@donnamarymason) April 9, 2026
Our thoughts are with Dickie V and his family as he undergoes further testing.
