Renee Gumbel Farrahi: Who is Bryant and Greg Gumbel’s sister?

Renee Gumbel Farrahi is the sister of the sister of Bryant and Greg Gumbel. Ranee Gumbel’s brother Bryant Gumbel is a successful journalist and sports commentator. He is mostly known for appearing in the show called “The Today Show” while her brother Greg Gumbel is a television sportscaster and journalist, best known for his work on the CBS network. Greg has a reputation for being the first African-American announcer to call play-by-play of a major sports championship in the United States. He gained this title when he announced Super Bowl XXXV for the CBS network in 2001.

Renee Gumbel Farrahi: Bio Summary

Who is Bryant and Greg Gumbel’s sister?

Renee Gumbel Farrahi is famous as the sister of the Gumbel brothers- Bryant and Greg. Greg is the first child of their parents Richard Gumbel, a judge, and Rhea Alice LeCesne, a city clerk. He was followed closely by Bryant then Renee and another sister Rhonda Gumbel-Thomas.

The Gumbels grew up on Chicago’s South Side, where they were raised Catholics. Their surname originates with their great-great-grandfather, who was a German-Jewish emigrant from the village of Albisheim. Renee became popular because of his brothers Bryant and Greg. Their mother Rhea LeCesne-Gumbel passed away at the age of 87 on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 in Chicago.

What happened to Bryant and Greg Gumbel’s sister Renee?

Renee Gumbel Farrahi was born on 22 August 1964 in the United States of America. According to reports, she passed away on 14 July 2019. The cause of her death was not revealed by the family. She was 54 years old at the time of her death.

Renee Gumbel Farrahi’s brothers- Greg and Bryant

Greg Gumbel is currently the studio host for CBS’ men’s college basketball coverage and was a play-by-play broadcaster for the NFL on CBS until 2023. The broadcasting legend who has been involved in NFL telecasts since the 90s, is staying at CBS but exiting the network’s NFL coverage according to reports. NBC Sports revealed that Gumbel has signed an extension with CBS, but that he will step down as a play-by-play announcer for NFL games. As of 2023, Greg is 77 years old.

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Bryant is also 75 years old as of 2023. Bryant Gumbel’s “Real Sports” newsmagazine on HBO will end its run after 29 seasons on the air, APNews reported. Bryant’s show takes a look at social and economic issues beyond the games and has won 37 Sports Emmy Awards. Bryant also won a lifetime achievement award at the Sports Emmys earlier this year.

“We’ve had the opportunity to to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more,” Renee Gumbel Farrahi’s brother said. “Being able to do so at HBO for almost three decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page. Although goodbyes are never easy, I’ve decided that now’s the time to move on.”