ESPN director Kyle Brown's sudden death following a "medical emergency" at an NCAA baseball super regional game in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has sparked a number of conspiracy theories on social media. The incident took place during Wake Forest's Super Regional game against Alabama on Saturday.
Condolences Pour in For Brown's Family
The 42-year-old is survived by his wife Megan, and their four children — Makayla, 14, Carson, 11, Camden, 9, and Madyn, 6.
Before joining ESPN, Brown, a pitcher, was a the captain of the Ohio State baseball team. In a statement ESPN stated that Brown was a deeply admired member of their production team.
"A 16-year ESPN employee, Kyle was a deeply admired member of our production team — and highly accomplished, having captured two Sports Emmy Awards while working a multitude of sports from baseball and basketball to 'Monday Night Football' and college football," the network's statement read.
"A former Ohio State pitcher, Kyle cherished the opportunity to have a career in sports. His ESPN family wishes to extend our deepest condolences and full support to Kyle's loved ones, including his wife Megan, their four children Makayla, Carson, Camden and Madyn and their beloved dog Rookie," it went on to add.
Speculations on Social Media
Brown's death led to a flow of condolences and remembrance messages on social media. While many users expressed shock over his sudden death, there were few others who questioned the reason for the same.
"ESPN director Kyle Brown dead at 42. Back when my Dad away at the age of 58 that was considered young in 2000. Now is 42 even young? Safe and effective," tweeted a user.
"I wonder what could have caused Kyle Brown to die suddenly at age 42. Oh well, I guess we'll never know," wrote another.
"ESPN director Kyle Brown suddenly passed away at 42 at baseball super regional. Hmmm.... I wonder if they are all "baffled?" It got another one," opined a user.
"SHOCK LOSS - Fully Vaccinated Kyle Brown dead at 42: ESPN director and longtime staffer died after a medical emergency at the baseball Super Regional. ESPN forced their employees to get vaccinated, will they pay for an independent autopsy?" questioned a user.
"ESPN director Kyle Brown dead at 42 after 'medical emergency' Another clot shot drop dead Fred. #VaccineDeath," wrote a user.
