Bryant Gumbel Told Kelly Ripa He Had Lung Cancer

Bryant Gumbel told Kelly Ripa he had lung cancer. According to the Los Angeles Times,former “Today” show host and current HBO “Real Sports” host, Bryant Gumbel said that he’s currently recovering from lung cancer surgery and treatment. He told Kelly Ripa about his condition in private,backstage while he was filling in for Regis Philbin on the “Live With Regis and Kelly” show yesterday.
He said that a malignant tumor and part of his lung were removed about two months ago. Bryant Gumbel said that he preferred to keep his condition private and only told Ripa backstage, so that he could explain why he couldn’t dance with her during a segment on the show.
He said that he’s going to be meeting with his surgeon and oncologist next week and hopes to be cleared to play golf soon.
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I wish Bryant Gumbel the best as he deals with this very serious health challenge.
It could be worse, he could have lung cancer.
I pray all is well when you see your doctors next week.
He was the best friend of O.J. Simpson..all throughout the trial…What a loser…..He really is an alltime loser.
I use to watch him on the Today show…Negative. Nellie…unless it was about him
sweetkimxo, that is cruelty why you say that? have some little simpathy.
@sweetkimxo – I don’t see the relevance of your comment about Bryant Gumbel’s friendship with O.J. Simpson.