Claim: Tom Mees was an American sports commentator who died in an accidental drowning ate age 46.
Evidence: Thomas E. Mees (October 13, 1949 – August 14, 1996) was an American sportscaster best known for his role in hosting professional and collegiate ice hockey and for being a prominent personality on ESPN during that network's early years. Accidental drowning In sports broadcasting, a sports commentator (also known as sports announcer, sportscaster or play-by-play announcer) gives a running commentary of a game or event in real time, usually during a live broadcast, traditionally delivered in the historical present tense. August 14, 1996(1996-08-14) (aged 46)
Southington, Connecticut