ESPN host emotional on air after colleague Zach Jones dies at 41

thesun.co.uk — December 23, 2024 at 11:01 PM UTC

ESPN host Randy Scott became emotional on air while announcing the death of colleague Zach Jones, who passed away at 41 after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. Jones worked at ESPN for 14 years as a research manager. Scott paid tribute to Jones, highlighting his contributions to various ESPN programs and his dedication to family. Jones is survived by his wife Amber and their 10-year-old son Silas. Other ESPN staff, including anchor Kevin Negandhi, also shared tributes, expressing their condolences and remembering Jones as a devoted father and talented researcher.

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