When you think of Kansas City and New Orleans, what comes to mind? For many, it's the music—the jazz, the rhythm, and the deep-rooted history that connects these two cities in a way that transcends geography.

Adan Manzano, sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, died while he was in New Orleans covering Super Bowl 59.

Adan Manzano’s employers said he was a “true professional and a rising star who exemplified excellence in his work.”