Bryant Gumbel announced on today’s Live with Regis and Kelly that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer, had surgery to remove a malignant tumor and part of his lung, and underwent cancer treatment.

Watch the video clip above for Bryant Gumbel’s cancer announcement – he was guest-hosting for Regis Philbin and explained why he told Kelly Ripa backstage that he couldn’t dance during a segment.

Bryant Gumbel is 61.

Here’s wishing Bryant healthier days ahead.