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

A beloved TV host has passed away just months after announcing he was clear of cancer with his former colleagues paying tribute in the wake of his death being announced

A beloved TV host has passed away just months after announcing he was clear of cancer.

American weather host Bob Nunnally passed away on Sunday at the age of 68 and seven months after he revealed he had won his battle against cancer. It has been reported that the host - who was a frequent presence on NBC4 Columbus - died following complications during his recovery from pancreatic cancer.

The broadcaster's family confirmed the sad news, releasing a statement to NBC which said: "The family requests privacy during this difficult time as we grieve our loss and personally contact family members. Thank you for your understanding and kind thoughts.”

Following the news of his death, NBC4 Vice President and General Manager Larry Cottrill said: “Bob’s charismatic and endearing nature made a lasting and positive impact on so many central Ohio viewers. His professionalism and dedication to central Ohioans, along with his limitless kindness to everyone who interacted with him, is an inspiration to us all.”

Social media has been flooded with messages of condolences from fans and those who knew him alike. Radio host Harry Lyles wrote on X: "I’m saddened to hear about the death of a great Columbus, Ohio radio talent Bob Nunnally. I hired Bob to do afternoons at Sunny95 and he was the best on air and a better brother to many. May he rest in peace."

While another fan who met the star wrote: "This is beyond sad. I had the honour of meeting Bob several times over the years. A gracious, kind person who also had a wonderful sense of humour. A great contributor to the Columbus community. Blessings to him on the next part of his journey."

In May, Bob shared the news that he had been declared cancer free following treatment. He updated his fans during an interview with NBC4 Columbus anchor Monica Day. Appearing on camera, he said: "I have to go back every few months to get a scan to make sure there are no cancer cells. 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." Revealing the toll the disease took on his body, Bob revealed that he had lost over 100lbs during his health battle. He said at the time: "I've never in my entire life had a doctor telling me to gain weight."

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 earliest work began at radio station WNCI in Ohio in 1977 before moving to WSNY in 1983. NBC reports that his funeral is being planned to take place in Marion, Indiana.

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