ESPN honors SportsCenter researcher Zach Jones who dies at 41 from cancer

deadline.com — December 24, 2024 at 08:01 PM UTC

ESPN has announced the death of Zach Jones, a research manager for SportsCenter, who passed away at 41 after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. His death was shared by anchor Randy Scott during a broadcast. Jones joined ESPN in 2010 and became a key member of the management team in 2018. He contributed significantly to various SportsCenter shows and was recognized for his work in sports research. Tributes from colleagues highlighted his impact and character. Jones is survived by his wife, Amber, and their 10-year-old son, Silas. A donation page has been set up to support his family.

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ESPN anchor Randy Scott mourns the death of research manager Zach Jones at 41 (eonline.com)

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ESPN honors SportsCenter researcher Zach Jones who dies at 41 from cancer (deadline.com)

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ESPN mourns the loss of research manager Zach Jones at 41 after cancer battle (nypost.com)

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ESPN mourns the loss of staffer Zach Jones at age 41 (usmagazine.com)

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