TV host Bob Nunnally dies aged 68 seven months after announcing he was ‘cancer free’

Just months after revealing that he had cancer, a devoted TV host passed away.

Seven months after revealing he had won his battle against cancer, American weather host Bob Nunnally passed away on Sunday at the age of 68. The host, who was a frequent guest on NBC4 Columbus, reportedly passed away due to complications during his battle with pancreatic cancer.

The broadcaster’s family confirmed the depressing news, releasing a statement to NBC that read, “The family requests privacy during this difficult time as we grieve our loss and personally contact family members.” I appreciate your compassion and understanding.

Bob’s charismatic and endearing persona resonated with so many viewers in central Ohio after hearing about his passing, according to NBC4 Vice President and General Manager Larry Cottrill. We all are inspired by his professionalism and devotion to central Ohioans, as well as his unwavering kindness toward everyone who has worked with him.

Fans and those who knew him have been flooded with condolence messages on social media. On X, radio host Harry Lyles wrote: “I’m saddened to learn about Bob Nunnally’s passing. Bob was the best on air and most people’s brother when I hired him to do Sunny95 afternoons. May he rest in peace”.

While another fan who met the star wrote: “This is beyond sad. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Bob several times. A gracious, kind person who also had a wonderful sense of humour. A great contributor to the Columbus community. I wish him the best of luck as he travels next.

Bob revealed in May that his treatment had left him cancer-free. He updated his audience with a statement from NBC4 Columbus’ Monica Day. He said, “I have to go back every few months to get a scan to make sure there are no cancer cells.” He made the remarks while appearing on camera. So far none. I’ve been clean every time. But at the same time though, the surgery itself and the aftermath, it took so much out of me”. Bob revealed that during his health battle, he had lost over 100 pounds, revealing the impact the illness had had on his body. He remarked at the time, “I’ve never had a doctor tell me to gain weight in my entire life.”

Over the course of his career, Bob built up a following for his weathercasting on NBC4 – a position he held from 1984 and 1994. While his first work was initially done at the Ohio radio station WNCI in 1977 before moving to the WSNY in 1983. NBC reports that his funeral is being planned to take place in Marion, Indiana.

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Source: Mirror