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Did Sekou Smith pass away?

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Sarah Cherry

Published Feb 10, 2026

Did Sekou Smith pass away?

January 26, 2021
Sekou Smith/Date of death

What did Sekou Smith died of?

Coronavirus disease
Sekou Smith/Cause of death

Who is Sekou Smith’s wife?

Smith is survived by his wife, Heather, and their three children, Gabriel, Rielly and Cameron. “We are all heartbroken over Sekou’s tragic passing. His commitment to journalism and the basketball community was immense and we will miss his warm, engaging personality,” Turner Sports said in a statement.

How old is Sekou Smith age?

48 years (1972–2021)
Sekou Smith/Age at death

Where was Sekou Smith born?

Grand Rapids, MI
Sekou Smith/Place of birth

Who recently died from ESPN?

Reporter Pedro Gomez
Longtime ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez died unexpectedly on Sunday, the network announced Sunday evening. He was 58 years old. No cause of death was announced.

Who died from ESPN 2021?

Who died ESPN?

Longtime ESPN reporter Pedro Gomez died unexpectedly on Sunday, the network announced Sunday evening. He was 58 years old. No cause of death was announced. In a statement, ESPN chairman James Pitaro described Gomez as an elite journalist known for his kindness.

Who died playing basketball?

Deaths of active players with individually notable careers

NameAgeCause of Death
Ricky Berry24suicide by gunshot
Len Bias22heart attack, related to cocaine use
Haris Brkić26homicide by gunshot
Gilbert Bulawan29heart enlargement (collapsed during practice)

When was Sekou Smith born?

May 15, 1972
Sekou Smith/Date of birth

Sekou Kimathi Sinclair Smith was born on May 15, 1972, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Estelle Louise Smith, an information technology specialist, and Walter Alexander Smith, who was a teacher and a school principal.

What did Pedro Gomez pass away from?

February 7, 2021
Pedro Gomez/Date of death

What sportscaster died today?

ESPN suffered a tragedy Tuesday with the sudden passing of one of its young reporters. ESPN college football reporter Ed Aschoff died Tuesday at age 34, the company announced.