Fans offered support for Dick Vitale after concerning health update

College basketball hasn't been the same without Dick Vitale regularly working games on TV. But after being declared cancer free last year, the 86-year-old legendary announcer made his return to broadcasting last season — and even worked the First Four with Charles Barkley.

His latest health update, though, might put his broadcasting return on pause once again.

In a statement through ESPN PR exec Josh Krulewitz, Vitale revealed that doctors identified areas of concern in his latest scans and ordered a biopsy for additional testing. Vitale had battled multiple cancer diagnoses over the past few years and was declared cancer free in 2025.

A health update from @DickieV that he asked me to share pic.twitter.com/N7W6UzLfVX

— Josh Krulewitz (@jksports) April 8, 2026

College basketball fans responded to the news by wishing the best for Vitale.

Like so many others, sending positive thoughts and wishing the best for @DickieV. ❤️ https://t.co/vQOdZOW9CN

— bill hofheimer (@bhofheimer_espn) April 8, 2026

Keep fighting, @DickieV! https://t.co/OEspKTbteh

— Myles Simmons (@MylesASimmons) April 8, 2026

Sending you love and prayers @DickieVhttps://t.co/yRmy1qVWcL

— Andrew Javier (@AndrewJav13r) April 8, 2026

Best wishes go out to Dick Vitale.

You've been through it all @DickieV and you've always come out a winner. I know you'll get through this and host your Gala on May 1. You got this! 🙏 https://t.co/OXUv88n0r6

— Owen VA & PBP 🎙 (@OwenOVAPBP) April 8, 2026

Get well soon @DickieVhttps://t.co/Mt8u6ZASSB

— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV) April 8, 2026

Still fighting the fight. God bless him. https://t.co/lOgIPF9JkQ

— JJK (@MCHamr2) April 8, 2026

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