ESPN tweeted: John Saunders, our beloved colleague at ESPN for nearly 30 years, has died. He was 61.

@wizkhalifa, @BarackObama, @SportsCenter, @VCURamNation, @DangeRussWilson also Tweeted. Popular in your network ESPN @espn John Saunders, our beloved colleague at ESPN for nearly 30 years, has died. He was 61. Longtime ESPN host Saunders dead at age 61 John Saunders, one of the familiar on-air faces of ESPN for nearly 30 years, has died. He was 61. espn.com Wiz Khalifa @wizkhalifa Sharerth this gift Barack Obama @BarackObama Don't let the cynics win. Keep pushing for change with @OFA. Push forward for change with OFA By so many measures, our country is stronger and more prosperous than it was when we started this... barackobama.com SportsCenter @SportsCenter John Saunders left an extraordinary legacy. VCU Ram Nation @VCURamNation Much respect to Tony Bennett and @UVAMensHoops and Will Wade and @VCU_Hoops for renewing a great in-state non-conference series. Russell Wilson @DangeRussWilson The Best Fans in the World. seahawks #GoHawks instagram.com/p/BI6eIe5hhWZ/ Settings  |  Help  |  Opt-out This email was generated for @JerryJessa. Twitter, Inc. 1355 Market Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94103

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