No cause or location was given.
Schwab began at ESPN in 1987 and worked there through 2013.
On the show, contestants would be challenged in a trivia showdown for cash prizes.

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The show aired from 2004 to 2006.
So sad to learn of the passing of my loyal dedicated buddy @howieschwab, Vitale wrote.
He was recently at my home.

Had various health issues but was feeling good when he visited.
May he hey RIP
After ESPN, Schwab worked forFox Sportsand onSports Jeopardy!as a consultant and writer.
No information on survivors was immediately available.