ESPN SportsCenter host Jay Harris revealed his diagnosis of prostate cancer
5 june 2025 в 22:13
Longtime SportsCenter host on ESPN Jay Harris publicly announced his diagnosis of prostate cancer. In a candid interview on Good Morning America on June 5, 2025, the 60-year-old Harris shared this news with viewers. Harris, who has been working at ESPN since 2003, expressed gratitude for the support from his family, friends, and colleagues, including fellow cancer fighters Hannah Storm and Brian Kastor.
In light of the news of Harris' cancer diagnosis, learn more about his path to recovery, treatment plan, and personal life below.
Harris is an experienced American journalist and longtime host on SportsCenter on ESPN. Born on February 22, 1965 in Norfolk, Virginia, Harris began his career in radio and television in Pittsburgh and Norfolk before joining ESPN in February 2003. Since then, he has become a familiar face for sports fans, hosting various editions of SportsCenter and programs such as Outside the Lines, NFL Live, and Baseball Tonight.
Harris has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a common type of cancer in men that develops in the prostate gland, a small organ below the bladder that helps produce semen. Although it often develops slowly, prostate cancer can become serious if not detected early through regular screenings.
Sharing his diagnosis, Harris emphasized the importance of breaking the silence around men’s health, especially in communities facing increased risks. «We all need to talk about these things, because we all have them in our families», - he said. «By not talking about it, we are just, truthfully, I hate to be morbid, but we are sentencing ourselves to death by not talking».
Yes, Harris is temporarily stepping away from his position at ESPN. He announced that he will undergo surgery on June 10 and expects to be absent from SportsCenter for about a month to focus on his recovery.
«I'm having surgery on Tuesday, and I’ll be off SportsCenter for about a month to recover», - Harris said. «And then I’ll come back better than ever».
Harris is married to Stephanie Primor.
Harris and his wife are raising two children — a son named Bryce and a daughter named Tyra. The family lives in Connecticut, keeping them close to ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol
In light of the news of Harris' cancer diagnosis, learn more about his path to recovery, treatment plan, and personal life below.
Harris is an experienced American journalist and longtime host on SportsCenter on ESPN. Born on February 22, 1965 in Norfolk, Virginia, Harris began his career in radio and television in Pittsburgh and Norfolk before joining ESPN in February 2003. Since then, he has become a familiar face for sports fans, hosting various editions of SportsCenter and programs such as Outside the Lines, NFL Live, and Baseball Tonight.
Harris has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a common type of cancer in men that develops in the prostate gland, a small organ below the bladder that helps produce semen. Although it often develops slowly, prostate cancer can become serious if not detected early through regular screenings.
Sharing his diagnosis, Harris emphasized the importance of breaking the silence around men’s health, especially in communities facing increased risks. «We all need to talk about these things, because we all have them in our families», - he said. «By not talking about it, we are just, truthfully, I hate to be morbid, but we are sentencing ourselves to death by not talking».
Yes, Harris is temporarily stepping away from his position at ESPN. He announced that he will undergo surgery on June 10 and expects to be absent from SportsCenter for about a month to focus on his recovery.
«I'm having surgery on Tuesday, and I’ll be off SportsCenter for about a month to recover», - Harris said. «And then I’ll come back better than ever».
Harris is married to Stephanie Primor.
Harris and his wife are raising two children — a son named Bryce and a daughter named Tyra. The family lives in Connecticut, keeping them close to ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol
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