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ESPN Pays Tribute To SportsCenter Researcher Who Died Of Cancer At 41


ESPN SportsCenter anchors are mourning the death of Zach Jones, a research manager for the show, who died Sunday at the age of 41.

ESPN is mourning the death of Zach Jones, a research manager for SportsCenter, who died Sunday, two years after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. SportsCenter anchor Randy Scott announced Jones’ death Monday during a broadcast. ESPN producer Paul Hembekides wrote, “A heartfelt tribute to my colleague Zach Jones — a dedicated husband, father, mentor, and friend.

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