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Tragic Loss: Arizona News Anchor Remembered by Colleagues

TUCSON, USAWednesday, December 18, 2024

Last week, the news community in Arizona faced a sad loss. Ana Orsini, a beloved news anchor for Tucson-based CBS affiliate KOLD-TV 13 News, passed away unexpectedly after a brain aneurysm. Her co-anchors, Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier, announced the news during a live broadcast, visibly shocked and saddened. They praised Ana's warm personality and shared that her off-camera self matched her on-screen presence. Authorities discovered that Ana was a native of Denver and graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018.

She started her career in Lubbock, Texas, before working in Oregon and eventually moving to Arizona. Known for her empathy and mentorship, especially towards new colleagues, Ana was also passionate about rescue animals and true crime stories. Viewers and colleagues alike remember Ana for her vibrant spirit and dedication to her work and causes she cared about.

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