Parick Mahomes press conference Super Bowl 59 (Photo by Getty Images)
Adan Manzano, a popular sports anchor and reporter for Telemundo Kansas City who was set to cover Super Bowl 59, has tragically passed away at age 27.
On their Facebook page, Telemundo Kansas City announced in a statement that Adan Manzano passed away on Wednesday in New Orleans. Manzano was covering the Kansas City Chiefs-Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl 59 contest for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports.
No cause of d3ath was given, though Telemundo Kansas City said in the statement that they’re “cooperating with authorities” in the investigation:
“We are sorry to share that Adan Manzano, reporter and sports anchor for Telemundo Kansas City passed away yesterday in New Orleans while on assignment to cover the Super Bowl for Telemundo KC and Tico Sports. We are cooperating with authorities as they investigate this tragic event.
Adam was an exceptional professional and a rising star whose dedication and talent reflected excellence in his work. We will deeply miss Adam, his passion for sports and the contributions he made to the local community.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
The Sporting Kansas City soccer team’s communications X/Twitter account shared a statement on Manzano’s unexpected passing:
Tragically, Adan Manzano’s wife, Ashleigh Boyd, died in a car accident last April. The two had a daughter, who was in the car at the time and survived the accident.
Our thoughts are with Manzano’s family, friends and coworkers during this horrific time.
Adan Manzano Was In Fifth Year At Telemundo Kansas City
According to his LinkedIn account, Manzano had been employed at Telemundo Kansas City since April 2021. He was also a freelance writer for La Semana del Sur in Oklahoma and spent over a year as a commentator for the Reyes Media Group.
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