Jim Huber, the veteran sports broadcaster known for his work at CNN and TNT, has died after being diagnosed recently with acute leukemia.
Huber, 67, spent 27 years with Turner Broadcasting, reporting primarily on golf and the NBA. Huber, once an anchor for the CNN/Sports Illustrated 24-hour news network, died on January 2.
His obituary at CNN.com notes that he wrote three books, including last year's "Four Days in July," which chronicle Tom Watson's gallant bid for The Open championship in 2009, at the age of 59.
Huber won an Emmy for his "Olympic Park Bombing" essay from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and also amassed six Sportscaster of the Year awards from The AP.
David Levy, president of sales, distribution and sports, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc, said: "The Turner Broadcasting family suffered a great loss and we are saddened by the passing of our colleague and friend, Jim Huber. A terrific Emmy Award winning journalist and essayist, Jim made so many contributions during his more than 27 years with our company. He was a gentleman and wonderful individual and will be deeply missed. We send our condolences to his wife, Carol, and son, Matt."
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