On Monday, Dec. 23, SportsCenter anchor Randy Scott announced the death of colleague Zach Jones during a broadcast. Jones, a research manager, died on Sunday, Dec. 22 at age 41 after two years of treatment for colorectal cancer. He is survived by his wife, Amber, and his 10-year-old son Silas.

ESPN is mourning the death of Zach Jones, a research manager for SportsCenter, who died Sunday, two years after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He was 41. SportsCenter anchor Randy Scott announced Jones’ death Monday during a broadcast.

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Randy Scott announced the death of colleague Zach Jones from colorectal cancer in an emotional on-air segment. Zach was 41.