Adan Manzano, a popular sports anchor and reporter for Telemundo Kansas City who was set to cover Super Bowl 59, has tragically passed away at age 27.

Parick Mahomes press conference Super Bowl 59 (Photo by Getty Images)

On their Facebook page, Telemundo Kansas City announced in a statement that Adan Manzano passed away on Wednesday in New Orleans. Manzano was covering the Kansas City Chiefs-Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl 59 contest for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports.

No cause of death was given, though Telemundo Kansas City said in the statement that they’re “cooperating with authorities” in the investigation:

“We are sorry to share that Adan Manzano, reporter and sports anchor for Telemundo Kansas City passed away yesterday in New Orleans while on assignment to cover the Super Bowl for Telemundo KC and Tico Sports. We are cooperating with authorities as they investigate this tragic event.

Adam was an exceptional professional and a rising star whose dedication and talent reflected excellence in his work. We will deeply miss Adam, his passion for sports and the contributions he made to the local community.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.”

The Sporting Kansas City soccer team’s communications X/Twitter account shared a statement on Manzano’s unexpected passing:

Tragically, Adan Manzano’s wife, Ashleigh Boyd, died in a car accident last April. The two had a daughter, who was in the car at the time and survived the accident.