Nebraska has announced the passing of longtime broadcaster Greg Sharpe following his nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Sharpe was 61 years old.

The Sharpe family released a statement through Nebraska, revealing Sharpe passed away on Friday. Though Sharpe was very public about his diagnosis and battle with cancer, he continued his broadcasting career and was even able to work throughout the football season.

Here is a portion of the Sharpe’s family statement:

While the public knew him for his booming voice and infectious personality, those closest to him knew him for his loyalty and dedication to them.

Over the last 12 months Greg has fought a very public battle with pancreatic cancer. Even though it was a grim diagnosis at the time, Greg chose to live and not to fear. He leaned into his faith, family and of course his professional calling of broadcasting Husker athletics. Without the support from the University of Nebraska, Playfly Sports and of course the best fans in college athletics, Husker Nation, he may not have been able to continue to fight and live the way that he did.

The love shown to him during this difficult time truly touched Greg and our family. We are forever grateful to Husker fans everywhere for the letters, gifts and of course prayers.

We are all better for having had Greg in our lives.

Sharpe first took over the microphone for Nebraska football across the final 3 games of the 2007 season. He manned the permanent role beginning in 2008 and was leading the baseball broadcast team from 2008 until his passing, capturing the 2024 Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year award. It was the 2nd such honor of Sharpe’s career.

Sharpe’s legacy has been remembered by many across social media with the social media team for Nebraska athletics sharing the posts. Nebraska head baseball coach Will Bolt also reflected on Sharpe’s passing while recognizing his legacy.

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Sharpe family and the Nebraska community as they grieve the loss of a cherished member of the Husker family.