Legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale says he is cancer-free: 'Santa Claus came early'

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Legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale got the best gift he could have asked for this holiday season.

The 84-year-old announced on X, formerly Twitter, he is cancer-free.

"Santa Claus came early for me & my family," he posted.

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College basketball announcer Dick Vitale on air during the NCAA championship game between the Connecticut Huskies and the San Diego State Aztecs at NRG Stadium April 3, 2023, in Houston. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

"Just was on the phone with Dr Rick Brown ( my oncologist ) Dr Ken Meredith ( bloodwork ) They gave me super news that the PET SCAN was clean (NO CANCER ) & my bloodwork was all very good .

Vitale shared an update in October, speaking for the first time in seven months, publicly or privately, due to his vocal cord cancer.

At the time, one of Vitale's doctors said he saw "no evidence of the cancer whatsoever."

Vitale had planned to get back in the booth Nov. 28 given his positive prognosis, but doctors advised him to take a longer break.

He said in November the cancer was gone, but "the impact of the treatments has taken its toll on my voice and requires more healing."

Dick Vitale attends the 2022 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre July 20, 2022, in Hollywood, Calif.  (Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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It was his third cancer battle since 2021.

Last year, Vitale underwent surgery for his ongoing battle with dysplasia in his vocal cords. The February 2022 procedure temporarily brought his broadcasting duties to a halt.

Vitale is a member of the Basketball Hall of