- Former NBC4 Columbus meteorologist Bob Nunnally has died aged 68
- He announced in May that he was officially cancer free after two years
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Beloved TV reporter Bob Nunnally has died aged 68 following complications during his recovery from pancreatic cancer, just months after he announced he was free from the disease.
The former NBC4 Columbus meteorologist’s family confirmed he passed on December 8 in a statement.
His death comes seven months after he said that he was officially cancer free.
Nunnally was first diagnosed with the disease in early 2022 and at the time, he stepped away from his work commitments to focus on his health and recovery.
In May, Nunnally had declared that he was cancer free 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.’
During his interview, Nunnally revealed that he had lost over 100lbs during his battle with the disease.
Former NBC4 Columbus meteorologist Bob Nunnally has died aged 68
The weatherman was a staple on the network until 2022 when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
‘I’ve never in my entire life had a doctor telling me to gain weight,’ he added.
‘The family requests privacy during this difficult time as we grieve our loss and personally contact family members,’ a statement from Nunnally’s family said.
‘Thank you for your understanding and kind thoughts.’
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.’
There has been an outpouring of condolences on social media since the news of Nunnally’s passing was announced.
Paying tribute on X, formerly Twitter, NBC4 news anchor Jerod Smalley said: ‘Bob was dealt an unfair hand in his final years, but I hope you’ll remember his booming, deep voice and his friendly nature.
‘An institution of central Ohio broadcasting, mostly with us at WCMH.
In May, Nunnally had declared that he was cancer free during an interview with NBC4 Columbus anchor Monica Day
Tributes have flooded in for the late meteorologist, with many remembering his ‘professionalism and dedication to central Ohioans’
‘He will be sorely missed, but pleasantly remembered.’
Another penned: ‘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.’
‘He was one of a kind,’ wrote a third.
‘Whether it was radio or TV, Bob touched so many through his years on air and his philanthropy off air and behind the scenes.
‘He was an incredible talent, but an even better human being. God Speed Bob.’
Nunnally spent the best part of four decades working in the media landscape in Ohio, first joining radio station WNCI in 1977 before moving to WSNY in 1983.
At WSNY, he worked afternoons for 14 years and served at times as music director and assistant programming director.
Between 1994 and 1994, Nunnally was a substitute weathercaster for NBC4 before coming on full-time.
