In a surprise announcement, TV personality Bryant Gumbel said he is recovering from cancer surgery.

The former "Today" show anchor said doctors removed a malignant tumor and part of his lung two months ago. He is 61 year old.

Gumbel broke the news to Kelly Ripa while subbing for Regis Philbin on Tuesday's edition of "Live With Regis and Kelly."

"It's nothing to hide from," Gumbel said. "They opened up my chest, they took out a malignant tumor, they took out part of my lung and they took out some other goodies."

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