Breaking News: John Saunders Died At 61, How Did the Sports Journalist Die?

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John Saunders is a famous sports reporter on ESPN and ABC. John Saunders died today at age 61.

Saunders joined ESPN in 1986 and went on to co-host "NFL Primetime"

ESPN tweeted, "Very sad to report that John Saunders died. He was 61."

Adam Schefter tweeted, "Sad to hear the sick and the loss of our colleague and friend, John Saunders. What a nice man. What a great person."

His wife, Wanda Saunders, called 911 after finding him unresponsive and not breathing at their home in New York, TMZ reports.


Hastings-on-the-Hudson Police Chief Anthony Visalli told TMZ emergency responders went to the home about 4 a.m., but Saunders could not be revived. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A detective went to the house, but there was nothing suspicious found. TMZ also reports that there were no signs of foul play and the medical examiner rejected the case as a result.

“This tragic news brings us unspeakable sorrow. John was the patriarch of our family, and we can’t believe he is gone. We are sincerely touched by the outpouring of support and sadness, which is a reflection of the character and integrity that defined him,” his family said in a statement. “While we don’t yet have all the specifics, John wasn’t feeling well physically in recent days and sadly, he was unresponsive earlier this morning. We appreciate all of the thoughts and prayers for our cherished father, husband, brother and uncle.”

TMZ reports an official cause of death has not yet been determined.

John Skipper, president of ESPN and co-chairman of Disney Media Networks, also issued a statement on Wednesday:

John was an extraordinary talent and his friendly, informative style has been a warm welcome to sports fans for decades. His wide range of accomplishments across numerous sports and championship events is among the most impressive this industry has ever seen. More importantly, John was a beloved and devoted family man who cared deeply about people and causes, as evidenced by his long-standing efforts as a passionate board member for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. He was one of the most significant and influential members of the ESPN family, as a colleague and mentor, and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
Saunders signed a multi-year extension on his contract with ESPN in 2015.

After the announcement of his death, Dan Le Batard said on ESPN radio that Saunders had suffered from “equilibrium issues” for quite some time.

Saunders missed a weekend of college football coverage in September 2011 after he was injured in a fall, ESPN said in a press release issued at the time.



“This weekend, John will be absent from ESPN’s coverage as he recovers from injuries suffered from an accidental fall last Saturday. A full recovery is expected,” ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz said in the release.

He was not known to be battling any potentially terminal illness, such as cancer, but Saunders had publicly discussed his battles with depression.



Saunders recently co-wrote a book with John U. Bacon, Playing Hurt: My Journey from Despair to Hope, about his battles with depression. It is set for release in April 2017.


Saunders said that what is needed is understanding and help, which he said is available.

“Don’t hide behind a mask that allows others to believe everything is fine,” Saunders said. “Talking about your issues will first relieve the isolation, but allow your support system to grow. Getting the understanding you need and the help that is available begins with you stepping out of the shadows of fear and giving them a chance to help. Not only should you talk about it, you need to talk about it.”

Saunders said his sister hid her pain from their family.

“We must have a society learn to recognize the signs and reach out to those we know are troubled,” Saunders said. “Turning our heads or trying to be a cheerleader to snap someone out of it could end in tragedy. It doesn’t have to. Be the one who reaches out to save someone. Or maybe it’s you. Be the one to save yourself.”


Saunders was a founding board member for the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research since its creation in 1993. He was also an advocate for juvenile diabetes. He was born on February 2, 1955 in Ajax, Ontario, Canada and lived in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, with his wife, Wanda, and two daughters, Aleah and Jenna.

He began working at ESPN in 1986 as a SportsCenter anchor after spending time at WMAR-TV in Baltimore and CKVR-TV in Toronto. Saunders played hockey at Western Michigan University before becoming a sportscaster.

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