Bob Nunnally, a familiar face in Columbus, Ohio’s broadcasting scene for over forty years, passed away on December 8, Sunday morning, succumbing to complications during his recovery from pancreatic cancer. Nunnally’s death occurred just a few months after he declared himself free from cancer and mere days after being admitted to hospice care.

Nunnally, a veteran meteorologist for NBC4 (WCMH), took a hiatus from his on-air responsibilities in early 2022 to concentrate on his health. In May, he had released a hopeful video message to his audience, announcing his triumph over cancer.

“I’m cancer-free,” Nunnally stated in the video. “My recovery has just been slow and start, stop, start, stop. I feel a little bit better and then I have a setback of some sort.” He also conveyed that although he initially planned to resume work post-surgery, it didn’t work out as expected.

The Nunnally family confirmed his death and asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and reach out to family members personally.

Nunnally’s broadcasting career started in 1977 with Columbus radio station WNCI under iHeartMedia. In 1983, he switched to WSNY, where he remained for 14 years. His transition to television occurred in 1994 when he filled in as a weathercaster for NBC4’s 10 p.m. news, eventually becoming a full-time meteorologist.

Beyond his role as a weather forecaster, Nunnally was actively involved in community service. He backed several charities, such as the American Heart Association and Cancer Society, and aided in finding homes for abandoned pets through his “Find A Friend” segment on NBC4.

During Nunnally’s initial fight against cancer in 2022, Al Roker, the Today Show’s weatherman, expressed his support for his meteorologist colleague and assured him of thoughts, prayers, and wishes for a swift recovery from the NBC4 family.

Funeral arrangements are in progress. Nunnally’s last moments were spent surrounded by precious keepsakes, including a custom-made blanket adorned with favorite photos with his NBC4 colleagues.