ESPN staffer passes away after medical emergency at NCAA Tournament Super Regional

ESPN is mourning the passing of a production staffer who suffered a medical emergency while working the Winston-Salem Super Regional.

Kyle Brown, a former Ohio State pitcher, passed away Saturday. The medical event delayed the start of Game 1 between Wake Forest and Alabama.

ESPN released the following statement remembering Brown, 42, who had been with the network for 16 years:

“On Saturday morning, beloved ESPN director Kyle Brown suffered a medical emergency and tragically passed away at the NCAA Baseball Super Regional in Winston-Salem, N.C. A 16-year ESPN employee, Kyle was a deeply admired member of our production team – and highly accomplished, having captured two Sports Emmy Awards while working a multitude of sports from baseball and basketball to Monday Night Football and college football.

“A former Ohio State pitcher, Kyle cherished the opportunity to have a career in sports. His ESPN family wishes to extend our deepest condolences and full support to Kyle’s loved ones, including his wife, Megan, their four children, Makayla (14), Carson (11), Camden (9) and Madyn (6), and their beloved dog Rookie.”

Kris Budden delivered an on-air tribute.

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

ESPN remembers longtime production staffer Kyle Brown, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday while working the NCAA Baseball Tournament in Winston-Salem. He was 42 years old. pic.twitter.com/eM9B7yRKqC

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) June 11, 2023

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