Rowdy Gaines remembers Dan Hicks on 'TODAY' show: ‘My heart is broken’

Olympic swimming broadcaster Rowdy Gaines appeared on NBC's TODAY show on November 13, 2026, to pay tribute to his longtime broadcast partner Dan Hicks, who has died. Gaines, who worked alongside Hicks for eight Olympics, described his grief saying 'my heart is broken' in an emotional interview. Hicks was a prominent NBC sportscaster widely recognized for his Olympic coverage.