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Internet Reacts to Dick Vitale Health News

Originally posted on College Sports Only
By Spencer Rozell | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 11:04 AM ET

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.

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