ESPN Anchor Randy Scott Announces Death of Staff Member Zach Jones

The ESPN family mourns the loss of one of their own, Zach Jonesafter his death on Sunday, December 22. He was 41 years old.

“ESPN lost one of our own yesterday, head of research Zach Jones,” SportsCenter an anchor Randy Scott announced on Monday, December 23 broadcast.

Scott revealed that after “a two-year battle with colorectal cancer that metastasized before his diagnosis,” Jones died.

“You may not have seen her on your screens, but you've seen her work on our live golf coverage, our women's college basketball coverage or anywhere SportsCenter shows,” the reporter continued. “He came here in 2010 as a researcher and joined the management team of the statistics and information group in 2018.”

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Scott got tears in his eyes as he described Jones' most important legacy, which was not tied to his work at the sports-focused network.

“More importantly, you got married here. He started a family here. Stanford Center [University] graduate loved the Cardinals, and loved golf,” Scott said, panting for the camera. “He loved his wife, Amber, and he loved his son Silas. He turned 10 last month. He lost his father three days before Christmas.”

The anchor recalled seeing Jones “a few weeks ago” at the restaurant, noting that he was “hopeful” and “reflective,” telling her, “He just wanted his family to be okay after recently moving to Texas.”

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Scott explained that Jones “fought like hell” during his cancer battle and is “resting now.” He signed off with, “We love you, friend” and shared a photo of his late colleague with his family.

Scott shared the SportsCenter clip on X on Monday, calling Jones, “Our friend, Amber's husband, and Silas' father.”

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A friend SportsCenter an anchor Kevin Negandhi they also paid tribute to their friend through social media.

“May you rest in peace Zach. A devoted father who loves golf, the Chargers and his family,” he wrote via X on Monday. “He was a great researcher and had a great TV personality. He will be missed by many. We send all our love to his wife, son and their family. F- cancer.”

ESPN colleague Gregg Colli commented on Negandhi's post, replying, “Zach was the best. A legendary early football analyst who handled a ridiculous volume of work with a smile and without complaint. He was as good a person as it gets. Cancer Kills!”