The Truth Behind What Happened To Tom Brokaw

Fighting For His Life

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In February of 2014, NBC announced that Brokaw was undergoing treatment for cancer. Brokaw, at 76 years old, had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August of 2013. Despite the tough news, Brokaw continued to soldier on and work throughout his treatments.