Former NBC4 Columbus meteorologist Bob Nunnally passed away on December 8, as confirmed by his family. His death came just seven months after he announced that he was officially cancer-free.
Nunnally was first diagnosed with cancer in early 2022 and stepped away from work to focus on his health, according to Daily Mail. In May, he declared 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.”
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In his interview, Nunnally revealed that he had lost over 100 pounds during his battle with 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.”
Since the news of Nunnally’s passing was announced, there has been an outpouring of condolences on social media.
Paying tribute on X, 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.
“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 nearly four decades in Ohio’s media landscape, starting at radio station WNCI in 1977 before moving to WSNY in 1983.
At WSNY, he worked afternoons for 14 years and served as music director and assistant programming director.
He was a substitute weathercaster for NBC4 before joining full-time.
