Reporter Adan Manzano dead at 27 on assignment at Super Bowl LIX
Adan Manzano, a reporter for Telemundo, died while on assignment at Super Bowl LIX, the station announced Thursday. He was 27 years old.
No cause of death was revealed for Manzano at the time of publication. He was in New Orleans covering the Chiefs for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s Super Bowl.
KGKC-TV general manager Steve Downing released a statement confirming Manzano’s death. He said the station is working with law enforcement amid the investigation.
“We are saddened to share that Adan Manzano passed away yesterday in New Orleans, while on assignment to cover the Super Bowl for both Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports,” the statement read. “We are cooperating with law enforcement as they investigate this tragic event.
“As KGKC’s Sports Anchor & Reporter, Adan was a true professional and a rising star, who exemplified excellence in his work. We will deeply miss Adan and his passion for sports, and the contributions he made to the local community. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
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Manzano attended Kansas State after relocating to Topeka in 2018 from his hometown of Mexico City, according to FOX 4 KC. This year’s Super Bowl was his third covering the Chiefs for KGKC, and he also served as a sideline reporter for Tico Sports’ Spanish broadcast while also doing play-by-play for the NWSL’s KC Current. During his career, he received multiple awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters in 2024.
Tico Sports also released a statement on Manzano’s death. The company expressed condolences to his family, including his young daughter, Eleanor.
“It is with a heavy heart that we can confirm the death of Adan Manzano Aguilar while in New Orleans on assignment for Telemundo Kansas City, and as a member of our Tico Sports Spanish broadcast team,” the statement read. “We are cooperating with law enforcement as they are investigating this tragic event. Adan was a talented and professional broadcaster, providing sideline coverage for the Kansas City Chiefs Spanish broadcast and play by play caller for the KC Current. He was an enthusiastic and energetic team player who was well liked and respected.
“Adan was a devoted father to his young daughter, a helpful colleague, and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by our TICO Family and will live on in our hearts and memories.”