Former ESPN Video Engineer, Lighting Programmer Erick Reyes Passes Away At 42 After Courageous Battle With Cancer
By Emma Johnson
Former ESPN Video Engineer, Lighting Programmer Erick Reyes Passes Away At 42 After Courageous Battle With Cancer
January 13, 2026
This article was last updated by Pranaya Poudel on January 13, 2026
The sports world mourned the passing of Erick Reyes on January 12, 2026. He was an engaged video engineer and lighting director at ESPN.
He died on his 42nd birthday after a brave fight with cancer.
His death was announced by Bruce E. Dunn, founder and CEO of DUNN Enterprises of Central Florida, Inc. Dunn had a big influence on Reyes’s career.
Erick Reyes was born in 1983 to Frederick Reyes-Morciglio and Nora Reyes in the Bronx, New York.
His father is as the CEO of Morciglio Group International, LLC, and has had many important jobs in marine engineering.
Erick loved television and production from a young age, leading him to Daytona State College, where he met Bruce E. Dunn, the Production Manager at that time.
Dunn played a crucial role in helping Reyes’ career.
He helped Erick get his first full-time job , where he would work for the next twenty years.
Working at ESPN, Reyes worked on big shows like SPORTSCENTER, NFL LIVE, and NBA games, where he built a name as a knowledgeable figure in his area of expertise.
During his time at ESPN, Erick became known for his video engineer and lighting director expertise.
His contributions were strong to many high-profile studio-based broadcasts.
Dunn remembered their shared experiences traveling across the country for college football and basketball productions, highlighting how they forged a strong professional bond.
Erick Reyes Dedicated 20 Years Of His Career To ESPN Before Being Diagnosed With Cancer
His coworkers recognized Reyes’ hard work and skill.
Many wrote touching messages after he died, speaking highly of his kindness and support.
A friend noted how Erick fought cancer “with honor and grace.”
He recalled his joyful moments, like getting a new truck and fishing trips, and wrote,
“I worked along side him my entire career, learning from him and creating some amazing television and sharing some special moments. I’ll always remember the extremely late nights, long days, conversations, rides home, his love of cars and fishing, that time he came home with his new truck and that shit eating grin, but most of all everything he taught me in the world of TV”
ViaErick’s death impacted more than just his professional life. Family members thanked Bruce Dunn for always being there for Erick.
Frederick Reyes-Morciglio responded to Dunn’s post, referring to him as “the other most important man” in Erick’s life and expressing deep appreciation for his support and said,
“Bruce,
You was the other most Important Man in my Son Erick’s Life,
Thank you Bruce for taking my Son Erick under your wing and guiding him.
I will always Love You as a Friend and Brother 💔🙏”
Erick’s wife, Sara Reyes, also expressed her gratitude for the kind words about her husband, highlighting how much everyone would miss him.
Thank you for these kind words. He will be missed.
ViaHis high school teacher, Donald Brunning, remembered him fondly as “a great kid” who became an accomplished adult.
Eric was my student in Shark TV at Atlantic High School. He was a great kid then and grew into a kind and talented adult. RIP buddy. 💔
ViaThe sudden passing of Erick is a huge loss not only to ESPN but to all the people in the media who knew him.
His legacy as a brilliant engineer and lighting director lives on with the many broadcasts he has helped through his remarkable 20-year career.
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