Retired Today co-host Bryant Gumbel has been hospitalized after suffering a "medical emergency" in New York City.
The beloved television journalist, 77, was taken to the emergency room via ambulance shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday, October 20, from his Manhattan apartment, sources with direct knowledge of Gumbel's health crisis told TMZ.
Gumbel was reportedly placed on a gurney as he was taken out of the building by first responders and transported to a nearby hospital.
Gumbel remains hospitalized as of Tuesday afternoon, October 21, where he's receiving treatment.
It's unclear what exactly happened to the former NBC employee at this time.TMZ got in touch with a family member, who confirmed Gumbel is "OK," though they wouldn't elaborate on his condition.
Bryant formerly served as cohost of NBC's long-running morning show for 15 years -- first with Jane Pauley and Katie Couric. He was also a sportscaster and host of HBO's acclaimed investigative series "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel".
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