Adan Manzano a beloved sports reporter dies while covering Super Bowl
Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, died while covering the Super Bowl. His passing has shocked the sports community and sparked an investigation.
Adan Manzano of Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports has tragically passed away at the young age of 27 while on assignment covering the Super Bowl.
His death was announced by his employers, who confirmed that the police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Telemundo released a heartfelt statement on Facebook, describing Manzano as "a true professional and a rising star" in the sports media world.
In his final post, Manzano had shared photos from the Super Bowl's opening night at the Superdome, where he was busy interviewing players. Earlier in the week, he posted a photo of Patrick Mahomes, stating "Mahomes vs el Mundo" as he captured the media excitement surrounding the star.
Aside from his Super Bowl coverage, Adan Manzano was a regular soccer reporter for Sporting Kansas City and covered various Big 12 basketball games, including those of the Kansas Jayhawks. His interview roster included influential players like Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.
Manzano's death is particularly heartbreaking as it comes less than a year after the death of his wife, Ashleigh Boyd, who tragically died in a car accident. The couple shared a 15-month-old daughter at the time of Boyd's passing.
The Kansas City sports community is coming together to remember Adan Manzano, who was cherished as a dedicated sports anchor and reporter. Steve Downing, the General Manager of KGKC Telemundo Kansas City, confirmed that Manzano was found dead in his hotel room and that the media outlet is supporting law enforcement as they investigate this tragedy.
