TV newsreader dead at 28 as channel announces tragic cause of death
A beloved TV newsreader has tragically died at the age of 28, her colleagues have revealed. Ana Orsini, who was known for being a television anchor at CBS affiliate KOLD-TV in Arizona, died last week from a brain aneurysm.
Sharing the sad news during a broadcast on Monday, 16 December, Ana’s colleagues Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier became emotional as they opened up on their loss. “Sad news to share with you, our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini passed away unexpectedly last week,” said Tyler. Meanwhile, Carsyn held back the tears as she added: “Ana has been here at 13 News since June of 2023, and we are devastated by this loss.”
Following her passing, viewers and friends have paid tribute to the TV personality. In a moving Facebook post, co-anchor Carsyn described Ana as being an “incredible person” who was “unlike anyone” she’d ever met.
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“While there isn’t enough time for me to truly describe the incredible person Ana Orsini was, there are a few things I’d like to say in remembrance of one of my best friends. Ana was not only beautiful, talented, and hilarious, but she was unlike anyone I’ve ever met,” she wrote.
“To know Ana was to LOVE her. She made everyone around her feel so special, heard and understood. Waking up in the middle of the night to go to work is always challenging, but knowing I was going to work with Ana made it that much easier. Whether she was dancing around the set or making us all laugh, everyday with Ana was an adventure.
“Ana’s family was everything to her. She was a proud daughter, sister, and the best dog mom to her baby boy, Harley. She was an advocate for animals, women’s rights, and one heck of a friend. Time may pass, but my memories of Ana will never fade. I love you forever, Ana. You’ll always be the Bratz Doll to my Barbie Doll. Rest in Peace, sister. I promise to keep living fully for YOU.”
Another one of Ana’s colleagues paid tribute to her on X and described her as a “great friend” while another thanked her “for all the funny times”. Meteorologist Allie Potter added: “Literally no words and only tears. Still at a loss for words @AnaOrsiniTV was seriously one of the sassiest and sweetest girls!
“We were just talking about eyelashes and she gave me Advil because my back was hurting. The next day, she was gone RIP Ana we love you!”
