ESPN reported Wednesday morning that longtime commentator John Saunders has died. He was 61.
The cause of death has not been released.
His death came as a surprise to colleagues and fans.
We are heartbroken to report longtime ESPN personality John Saunders has died. He was 61. pic.twitter.com/GeRy7wtqNv
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 10, 2016
John Saunders left an extraordinary legacy. pic.twitter.com/oexhjGOD3T
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 10, 2016
Saunders worked for ESPN for nearly 30 years, covering college football, basketball and hockey, according to the network. Saunders did play-by-play coverage and served as an anchor on SportsCenter.
Saunders is survived by a wife and two daughters.
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