Adan Manzano Biography: Adan Manzano had a growing career in sports journalism before his life was cut short at just 27 years old. He passed away while covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, leaving a deep impact on the Kansas City journalism community.
Family
Adan Manzano was a loving father to a young daughter. He raised her alone after losing his wife, Ashleigh LeeAnn Boyd Manzano-Aguilar, in April 2024. Ashleigh passed away in a car accident at just 24 years old. She was a second-grade teacher at Lowman Hill Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas.
Education
In 2018, Manzano moved to Topeka, Kansas, for college from Mexico City, where he was born. He graduated from Kansas State University, where he developed his skills in journalism and sports reporting.
Career
Manzano’s career in sports journalism started with a focus on Spanish-speaking audiences. He worked for La Semana del Sur, a publication covering local sports in Kansas, where he gained experience in community sports reporting. Later, he worked for Reyes Media Group, where he expanded his skills in radio, print, and digital media.
In April 2021, he joined Telemundo Kansas City (KGKC-TV) as a sports anchor and reporter. He covered local and national sports, providing Spanish-language sports news for viewers in Kansas City.
His role included sideline reporting for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Spanish-language broadcasts, helping Hispanic fans stay connected to the NFL.
Manzano was also the play-by-play commentator for KC Current, Kansas City’s professional women’s soccer team. By 2025, Manzano was a trusted reporter for big sporting events. Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans was the third straight Super Bowl he had covered.
Death
On February 6, 2025, while covering Super Bowl LIX, Adan Manzano suddenly passed away. The exact details of his death were not immediately shared, but police is investigating the circumstances around his death.
Adan Manzano Biography: FAQs
1. How old was Adan Manzano?
Adan Manzano was 27 years old at the time of his passing in February 2025.
2. Who was Adan Manzano’s wife?
His wife was Ashleigh LeeAnn Boyd Manzano-Aguilar, a second-grade teacher at Lowman Hill Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas. She passed away in a car accident in April 2024.
3. Did Adan Manzano have children?
Yes, he had a two-years old daughter.
4. Which TV channel did Adan work for?
He worked for Telemundo Kansas City (KGKC-TV) as a sports anchor and reporter.
Adan Manzano biography will be updated here as new details emerge.
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