An ESPN director has died suddenly after suffering a “medical emergency” at the NCAA Baseball Super Regional tournament.
42-year-old Kyle Brown died on Saturday while working at the tournament in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, ESPN announced Sunday.
Brown was a 16-year employee at the sports network.
ESPN’s statement described the father of four as “deeply admired.”
Brown was hailed as a “highly accomplished” member of their production team who had captured two Sports Emmy Awards during his career.
He worked in a number of sports, including baseball, basketball, Monday Night Football, and college football, the statement said.
Prior to working for ESPN, Brown played baseball as a pitcher at Ohio State.
Brown is survived by his wife Megan; their four children, 14-year-old Makayla, 11-year-old Carson, 9-year-old Camden, and 6-year-old Madyn, and a beloved dog Rookie.
“He will be truly missed,” the statement also said, adding the network’s appreciation and understanding during a difficult time for their team.
Sunday’s NCAA baseball coverage featured a tribute to Kyle Brown from ESPN reporter Kris Budden.
“Kyle cherished the opportunities to have a career in sports,” Budden said.
“His ESPN family wishes to extend our deepest condolences and full support to Kyle’s loved ones…
“Kyle will be greatly missed.”
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NCAA Baseball coverage across ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU began at noon today with this tribute to Kyle Brown from @KrisBudden pic.twitter.com/l4B7uuXcJT
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) June 11, 2023
The super regional game between No 16 Alabama and No 1 Wake Forest was delayed for two hours on Saturday.
The game was stopped due to a “non-game-related medical event,” USA Today reported.
It was revealed hours later that Brown had passed away.
No cause of death has been revealed publicly.
