ESPN host John Saunders dead at 61

Longtime ESPN host John Saunders has died at the age of 61, the network announced Wednesday.

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Saunders was a familiar face at the network for nearly 30 years, covering college football, basketball, hockey and much more. The network did not release a cause of death.

"John was an extraordinary talent and his friendly, informative style has been a warm welcome to sports fans for decades," John Skipper, president of ESPN and co-chairman of Disney Media Networks, reacted. [www.foxnews.com]