Nebraska Mourns The Loss of Greg Sharpe, Veteran Sports Announcer, At 61

February 16, 2026

This article was last updated by Sangita Budhathoki on February 16, 2026

The beloved voice of Nebraska athletics, Greg Sharpe, has passed away at the age of 61 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Greg Sharpe was a highly respected sports announcer, best known as the voice of Nebraska athletics.

He began his role as the play-by-play announcer for Nebraska football and baseball in 2008, a position he held for 17 seasons.

His booming voice and infectious personality made him a beloved figure among Husker fans and colleagues alike.

Highly Respected Greg Sharpe Was Known As The Voice Of Nebraska Athletics!

2026 Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year Greg was born and raised in Olathe, Kansas.

He grew up with a passion for sports, which eventually led him to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.

Regarding his education, he attended Kansas State University. During his time there, he further honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the sports world.

Sharpe’s career in sports broadcasting began in 1986 as an intern at WIBW-TV under sports director Ron Paradis.

His internship quickly transformed into a full-time position, which marked the beginning of his career in sports broadcasting.

He established himself as a respected figure in collegiate sports broadcasting. From 1996 to 2002, he served as the voice of Kansas State football and basketball.

In 2008, Sharpe joined the University of Nebraska as the play-by-play announcer for Nebraska football and baseball.

Over the next 17 seasons, his distinctive voice became synonymous with Husker athletics.

Sharpe’s contributions to sports broadcasting were widely recognized. He was named the Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year twice.

Greg Sharpe Is Survived By His Wife, Amy, And Their Three Daughters!

Beyond his professional achievements, Sharpe was known for his loyalty and relationships with those around him.

Greg and his wife, Amy, shared a deep, loving relationship and married for many years.

Amy began her broadcasting career at WIBW TV as a reporter from April 1992 to December 1993. It was during this time that she met Greg.

Currently, she hosts “Healthy & Seniors Everyday” at KOLN/KGIN-TV 10/11 News in Lincoln, Nebraska, a position she has held since January 2026.

She also works as a Video Specialist for Advisors Excel, a role she began in January 2019.

The couple had three daughters: Emily, Campbell, and Taylor.

Throughout his career, Amy was a constant source of support for Greg, especially during his battle with pancreatic cancer.

For 17 years, Greg Sharpe spoke past the microphone and into our hearts.

His legacy will be woven into the moments he narrated and carried on through the relationships he built.

We are deeply saddened by Greg’s passing and send our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family.

— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers)

Greg Sharpe’s wife, Amy, along with their family, following his passing:

Today we are saddened to inform you of the passing of Greg on Friday. A wonderful husband, father, brother, friend and of course broadcaster. While his passion and energy on the call of Husker football and baseball brought joy to so many for the past 17 seasons, it comforts us to know that his legacy will live on through these same moments that he narrated and through the relationships that he built…

Matt Rhule, Nebraska’s head football coach, expressed his condolences on social media, saying, “Rest in Peace, Greg. You sure spoiled us down here.”

Likewise, for decades, Matt Davison, Sharpe’s broadcast partner and friend, shared his sorrow, stating,

Greg was an incredible person and friend to so many. I will miss him dearly. Prayers for his amazing family.

In Case You Didn’t Know

In January 2026, Nebraska Athletics paid tribute to him by dedicating the press box workspace as the “Greg Sharpe Radio Booth.”
During his daily show “Sports Nightly” on the Huskers Radio Network in April 2026, Sharpe publicly revealed his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

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