Telemundo Reporter Adan Manzano Dies While on Assignment for Super Bowl 2025 _ E! News

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00:00A Telemundo reporter has died while on assignment for Super Bowl coverage.

00:04A Telemundo Spanish-language sports reporter for Kansas City, Aden Manzano, has died February 6th

00:10while on assignment to cover the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, the news station announced on

00:15social media, writing in part, We are saddened to share that Aden Manzano passed away yesterday

00:20in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl for both Telemundo Kansas City and TECO Sports.

00:25No cause of death has been given, but the organization added,

00:28We are cooperating with law enforcement as they investigate this tragic event.

00:32Aden was described by the news station in a statement on his passing as a true professional.

00:37It continues, Aden was a true professional and a rising star who exemplified excellence in his

00:42work. We will deeply miss Aden and his passion for sports and the contributions he made to the

00:47local community. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas also paid tribute to Manzano, writing in a post

00:53on X, Aden was so young and full of energy and truly covered almost every event in the community,

00:58so very sad to see this news. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Aden

01:03worked as a sideline reporter for KBKC, Kansas City's Telemundo affiliate. He was 27 years old.