MidwestTV 1232 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 KCBD meteorologist Kelly Plasker has died. I have heard that she took her own life. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-249761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1456 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Goodness. I went to school in Lubbock and remember her. Tragedies are mounting this year. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-249770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3955 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) A worker was killed and two others were trapped on the tower while performing maintenance work on WJTC's broadcast tower in Robertsdale, Alabama. This was a tower crew hired to do the work and not station employees. https://weartv.com/news/local/one-dead-two-rescued-in-tv-broadcast-tower-accident-in-baldwin-county https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/sources-three-possibly-stuck-on-tv-tower-in-baldwin-county/ https://www.fox10tv.com/news/accident-on-tv-tower-kills-worker-injures-another/article_7742b336-1307-11eb-96bf-7fc08f3fa94f.html https://mynbc15.com/news/local/television-broadcast-tower-accident-in-robertsdale WJTC is the sister station of WPMI, and co-owned along with WEAR and WFGX in Pensacola. The market is supposed to have a "rescan day" tomorrow as WJTC and WFNA will turn into ATSC 3.0 stations and the existing programming will be sub-channeled onto the others. A very tragic situation indeed, and my personal condolences to the family of the deceased. Edited October 20, 2020 by tyrannical bastard 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-252335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 527 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Legendary Anchorman Jack White of KGTV has passed away. He’s been a staple to San Diego even after his retirement back in 2002 https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/legendary-10news-anchorman-jack-white-dies/?=8888&fbclid=IwAR0nunDvrG2r03VYLn_ga0BgQTlSK2eF4gxzwTPMjYbAHmvv9Vag2NNSgyQ 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-252902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 The Alex Trebek tributes is in this thread. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-253226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
east-tx-tv 121 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Sad news from Amarillo, as former longtime KAMR weatherman Roy McCoy has passed away. He was 87. https://www.myhighplains.com/news/local-news/roy-mccoy-amarillo-forecasting-pioneer-dies-at-87/ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-253497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) Hard to believe, it is now been 25 years ago today Milwaukee Television News and WITI-TV would never be the same. Tonight, TVNT remembers a Milwaukee Television icon... the late, great Vince Gibbens. His colleagues refer to him as Capt. Ad-Lib (Vince ad-libs on his news stories and reports). Vince worked at various stations starting in Providence, RI (WJAR), then joined WISN-TV from 1978 to 1981. After a stint in Sacramento, he returned to Milwaukee in '82 to join WITI-TV (Then CBS - Now FOX) where he worked with so many greats; Kim Devore, Mike Miller, Nancy Laffey, John Drilling, Joanne WIlliams, Vince Condella, and Carl Zimmerman. After spent 3 1/2 years at WBAL-TV (Then CBS - Now NBC) he returned to the same position at WITI in '89 where he paired with the late Melodie Wilson at 5pm and Joyce Garbaciak (Now at WISN) at 6 & 10pm. During his 2nd run at WITI, Gibbens was praised by his co-workers for his cool handling of major breaking news and news emergencies. Vince was a dedicated family man, a husband, a father of five children, and member of the military who served his country as a broadcaster for the Armed Forces Network; Gibbens was truly a well respected communicator. But his life was cut short 25 years ago when he lost his life at the age of 46 to an apparent heart attack. Gibbens death was a total shock to all news viewers and fans in Milwaukee and all of Wisconsin who adore and watched him for so many years. Many broadcasters and viewers mourned his death, but we celebrate his life, the standards of journalism he set, and the legacy he leaves. Vince (Capt. Ad-Lib), You'll NEVER be forgotten by the fans who grew up watching you in Milwaukee, and the dedication of Television News you made it happened. RIP Vince and Godspeed. Edited November 16, 2020 by TexasTVNews 5 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-253520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 The coronavirus claims the life of a Reno broadcast legend. https://www.kolotv.com/2020/11/24/reno-mourns-former-news-anchor-brent-boynton/ https://www.ktvn.com/story/42960075/former-ktvn-anchor-brent-boynton-dies-at-64 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-253981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 LA's popular entertainment reporter/producer is gone. https://deadline.com/2020/12/david-sheehan-dies-pioneering-tv-entertainment-reporter-producer-was-82-obituary-1234650865/ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-254215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
east-tx-tv 121 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 10:51 AM, TexasTVNews said: The coronavirus claims the life of a Reno broadcast legend. https://www.kolotv.com/2020/11/24/reno-mourns-former-news-anchor-brent-boynton/ https://www.ktvn.com/story/42960075/former-ktvn-anchor-brent-boynton-dies-at-64 He also co-anchored at KAMR for a time. Sad news. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-254275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFloTVClassics 977 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Longtime WTVJ Sports director Bernie Rosen has passed away at the age of 93 https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/legendary-former-nbc-6-sports-director-bernie-rosen-dies-at-93/2339829/ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-254348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 2 hours ago, SoFloTVClassics said: Longtime WTVJ Sports director Bernie Rosen has passed away at the age of 93 https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/legendary-former-nbc-6-sports-director-bernie-rosen-dies-at-93/2339829/ RIP Bernie and Godspeed. Say hi to Ralph Renick and Bob Weaver from all of us here. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-254351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman748 1256 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Sadly 2020 and Pancreatic Cancer just had to take another precious life away from us. KWTV Chief Photographer Greg Blackwood sadly passed away and Morning Anchor Robin Marsh posted the sad news on Facebook. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-254569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brain 81 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 In Erie, longtime WICU (now WICU/WSEE "Erie News Now") chief engineer Mike Csop passes on at 94 on Thu. Dec 3: https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/43002354/michael-csop-wicutvs-first-chief-engineer-dies-at-94 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-254785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Macon lost a broadcast legend on this Christmas Eve. Longtime 13WMAZ (Eyewitness) News anchor Tina Hicks has passed away yesterday. Hicks had a nearly 30-year run at 13WMAZ, serving as the first African-American to anchor at the CBS station. Hicks was known for her humble spirit and strong work ethic, Hicks retired from the station in 1999. Thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out the family of Tina Hicks, and to her extended family at 13WMAZ in this very difficult time. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-254925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2896 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Wendy Gordon, one of the first female anchors in the Portland market, has died at 71. She worked at KOIN and then moved to KHJ-TV Los Angeles in the 1980s, before leaving in 1990 (around the time of the KCAL launch). https://www.adweek.com/tvspy/one-of-portlands-first-female-anchors-dies/226615/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottJ 134 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Bill Lambdin, who spent most of his 41-year career as a reporter for WNYT in Albany, died from cardiac arrest yesterday at age 69. According to the linked obituary, he "was said to have covered more stories for [WNYT] than any reporter in its history." He worked at WNYT from 1980 until he retired in 2014. Here's a (short) story from the station reporting on his death. Edited January 4, 2021 by ScottJ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottSchell 356 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Former meteorologist Bob Becker in Knoxville Tennessee passed away with his family by his side. https://m.facebook.com/WATE6OnYourSide/photos/a.205213286178001/4404643016234986/?type=3&sfnsn=mo Edited January 11, 2021 by ScottSchell Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin 118 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 12/24/2020 at 11:10 AM, TexasTVNews said: African-American to anchor at the CBS station. Wow she broke the barrier for African Americans in that market my hearts and prayers go to her family. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottSchell 356 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Former WTVA chief meteorologist passed away at 80 years old he was the longest running chief meteorologist in Tupelo. https://www.wtva.com/content/news/Chief-meteorologist-emeritus-Dick-Rice-dead-at-80-573608771.html Edited January 17, 2021 by ScottSchell 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Longtime Chicago weatherman, host, pioneering airline pilot, and aviation expert Jim Tilmon passed away at 86. His decades-long career included stops at WTTW (PBS), WMAQ, and WBBM. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/jim-tilmon-longtime-nbc-5-forecaster-dies-at-86/2417684/ https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/01/16/jim-tilmon-longtime-chicago-meteorologist-and-aviation-expert-dies-at-86/ 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Baton Rouge Television and WAFB are mourning the loss of legendary anchor Donna Britt. Britt passed away this morning after losing her battle of ALS. Donna Britt was 62. Thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with Donna's family and to her extended family at WAFB 9 News. https://www.wafb.com/2021/01/21/beloved-wafb-anchor-donna-britt-passes-away/ 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, TexasTVNews said: Baton Rouge Television and WAFB are mourning the loss of legendary anchor Donna Britt. Britt passed away this morning after losing her battle of ALS. Donna Britt was 62. Thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with Donna's family and to her extended family at WAFB 9 News. https://www.wafb.com/2021/01/21/beloved-wafb-anchor-donna-britt-passes-away/ I'm not gonna lie, this one hurts...and those living in the Baton Rouge market or has worked in the market would say the same thing. I watched her in the late 80s and the 90s with George Sells while I was in junior high and high school. She was awesome at her job and an even better person off the set. My condolences to her family and the Channel 9 family. Edited January 21, 2021 by PelicanGuy Added more info. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper550 291 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Warren Woods, a Saskatchewan sportscaster (previously with STV/Global Regina) and radio host, died from COVID-19 complications yesterday at the age of 66 https://awfulannouncing.com/international/canadian-sportscaster-warren-woodsy-woods-passes-away-at-66-after-battle-with-covid-19.html Edited January 21, 2021 by Viper550 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliverolang 41 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 7 hours ago, TexasTVNews said: Baton Rouge Television and WAFB are mourning the loss of legendary anchor Donna Britt. Britt passed away this morning after losing her battle of ALS. Donna Britt was 62. Thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with Donna's family and to her extended family at WAFB 9 News. https://www.wafb.com/2021/01/21/beloved-wafb-anchor-donna-britt-passes-away/ I had the honor of going to the same church as Donna when I lived near Baton Rouge for a brief time, couldn’t be nicer. RIP to a great anchor, and a great person. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18066-in-memoriam/page/12/#findComment-255901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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