Super Bowl LIV was supposed to be a fun night full of energy and memorable moments. Adan Manzano, a young and talented radio journalist, was present to report on everything.
Instead of covering the exciting events at the stadium, his name is now in the news for a sad reason.
Adan Manzano, a skilled television journalist, was in New Orleans for his third year covering the Super Bowl. He worked for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports during Super Bowl LIV.
He was very passionate about sports, fully committing himself to covering the games and supporting his community.
He was thrilled to be part of a unique Super Bowl, especially with the Kansas City Chiefs trying to win for the third time in a row. As the only writer for Telemundo Kansas City in New Orleans, he showed what it truly means to be dedicated to his job.
This was his third year in a row covering the Super Bowl, after he had worked in the television booth before. In 2024, he became a bench reporter, something he never thought would happen so fast. “I always dreamed about this, but I didn’t think it would happen so quickly.” He said, “It’s just a blessing.”
I found him not awake.
Sadly, the 27-year-old was found dead on February 6, 2025. He was found unconscious in his hotel in Kenner, Louisiana, near New Orleans, according to NOLA.com. On Thursday, February 7, the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s office announced that Adan Manzano was found dead in a hotel in Kenner.
The office said that “there were no clear signs of injury on his body.”
An autopsy has been done, but officials say they are still waiting for more tests to determine the exact cause of death.
