Sekou Smith
Sekou Smith | |
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Born | Sekou Kimathi Sinclair Smith May 15, 1972 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | January 26, 2021 Marietta, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 48)
Alma mater | Jackson State University |
Occupation | Sportswriter |
Spouse | Heather |
Children | 3 |
Sekou Kimathi Sinclair Smith (May 15, 1972 – January 26, 2021) was an American
Early life and education
Smith was a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1] He graduated from Jackson State University in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in communications.[2]
Career
He covered college football, basketball, and baseball for
Smith mentored many colleagues as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.[1]
Personal life and death
Smith was married to his wife, Heather, with whom he had three children.[1]
He died of complications from COVID-19 in Marietta, Georgia, on January 26, 2021, at the age of 48.[1][7][8]
References
- ^ a b c d Bontemps, Tim (January 26, 2021). "NBA reporter and analyst Sekou Smith dies at 48 due to COVID-19". ESPN. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ JSU grad, NBA reporter passes away at 48 due to COVID-19 complications. WLBT. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Wayne Sterling (27 January 2021). "NBA reporter and analyst Sekou Smith dies of Covid-19". CNN. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ Zillgitt, Jeff. "Sekou Smith, longtime reporter for NBA TV, dies from COVID at 48". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "Interview With Sekou Smith - Part I". Atlanta Hawks. Archived from the original on 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ Vivlamore, Chris. "In remembrance of my friend, the great Sekou Smith". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ Boren, Cindy (January 27, 2021). "NBA reporter Sekou Smith, who died of COVID-19 at 48, is remembered for his kindness". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ Brassil, Gillian R. (January 28, 2021). "Sekou Smith, Award-Winning N.B.A. Reporter and Analyst, Dies at 48". The New York Times. Retrieved February 13, 2021.