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Dick Vitale Announces He’s Cancer Free and Ready to Return to Basketball

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Legendary ESPN announcer Dick Vitale shared some incredible news this morning.

Vitale said the latest scans on his vocal cords showed that they are free of cancer.

Additionally, Vitale’s doctor feels he is safe to return to calling games.

Great news Dickie V!

Just had scope of my vocal cords & I was very emotional with the great report by Dr ZEITELS . He said the vocal cords are cancer free & he feels I can return to my love of being at courtside for @espn . pic.twitter.com/r4tJHcTiMF

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) January 8, 2025