The sudden death of journalist Adán Manzano adds another tragic chapter to his family's story. Less than a year ago, the 27-year-old reporter lost his wife, leaving their two-year-old daughter orphaned.
In April 2024, Manzano's wife, Ashleigh Boyd, lost her life due to injuries from a car accident. The 24-year-old teacher had been traveling with their daughter, Eleonor, who was just over a year old at the time.
While Eleonor survived the accident with only minor injuries, her mother did not. Following the tragedy, Manzano devoted himself to his work and caring for his daughter. However, another devastating turn of events came on Thursday, February 6, when news broke of his sudden passing.
According to official reports, the journalist was found dead in his hotel room in New Orleans, where he was set to cover Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9.
The cause of death remains undisclosed, but Telemundo, Manzano's employer, has stated that they are cooperating with authorities to determine what happened.
Kenner Police Deputy Chief Mark McCormick revealed that Manzano's colleagues became concerned when he failed to attend a morning appointment on Wednesday, February 6.
His crew contacted the hotel for a wellness check, and staff discovered his lifeless body around 4 p.m. There were no immediate signs of trauma, and the cause of death remains under investigation pending autopsy results, reported NOLA.com.
An arrest has been made
Late on Thursday night, investigators identified a suspect, 48, who was seen leaving Manzano's hotel room. Authorities say Colbert used Manzano's credit cards at multiple stores across the New Orleans area after his death. She was arrested around 9 p.m. Thursday and is currently being held at Orleans Parish Prison as a fugitive.
Tragically, young Eleonor, who had already endured the loss of her mother, must now face the unexpected passing of her father.
Manzano's death leaves a profound void not only in his family, who now must care for Eleonor, but also in his promising career. He was poised to become a major figure in sports journalism in the U.S.
Beyond his upcoming Super Bowl LIX coverage, he had been preparing to report on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
His family, colleagues, and followers mourn his heartbreaking passing, as well as the difficult circumstances now facing his daughter Eleonor.
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