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(CNN) - Edward Aschoff, an ESPN college football reporter, died Tuesday on his 34th birthday, according to ESPN.
"We regret having to share the devastating news of the tragic death of ESPN friend and colleague Edward Aschoff," ESPN said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with loved ones, including his girlfriend Katy."
ESPN did not say how Aschoff died. Earlier this month, Aschoff tweeted that he had pneumonia, even though he was young and had "a very good immune system."
“Has anyone ever had multifocal (bilateral) pneumonia in their 30s like some who never get sick and have a very good immune system? I ask for two friends ... my lungs, ”he tweeted.
According to ESPN, Aschoff began working for ESPN.com as an Atlanta-based reporter. He moved to Los Angeles in 2017 to begin work for the most widespread national network that included television coverage.
For the past three seasons, Aschoff reported from campuses across the country for ESPN.com, SportsCenter, SEC Network and ESPN Radio, and worked as a television and radio reporter during college football games, according to an ESPN statement.
"Ed was one of the smartest and brightest reporters I've had the pleasure of working with," said ESPN executive editor Lauren Reynolds. “As good as he was as a journalist, Ed was an even better person. He always put people first: those whose stories he told and those who had the honor of working with him. ”
Aschoff and his fiancee were getting married in New Orleans in April, ESPN said.
ESPN did not give details about his death.
His co-workers tweeted details about his life while mourning his loss.
"I can't stop crying for a while," Andrea Adelson tweeted at ESPN. “The world lost a light, and we all lost a friend, but more than that, his girlfriend lost his soulmate and prayed for her and her family and everyone who loved him to find the strength to move on. I miss you so much, Ed. ”
ESPN's lead writer, Adam Rittenberg, said he would remember Aschoff as happy and vibrant.
This is how I'll remember Ed: Happy, vibrant, fun. We should all strive to enjoy life as much as he did. pic.twitter.com/IX5rBtXgHi
- Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 25, 2019
"Edward Aschoff was one of my closest friends," said ESPN journalist Kyle Bonagura. “He was one of the most genuine, enthusiastic and pleasant people I have ever seen, and made the world a better place. Today is an indescribably sad day and I am devastated by Katy and her family. ”
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