Beloved 28-year-old news anchor dies of brain aneurysm

 December 18, 2024

A beloved Tucson, Arizona news anchor has passed away at the young age of 28.

Local CBS affiliate KOLD News 13 announced that morning news anchor Ana Orsini died from a brain aneurysm, leaving colleagues and family shattered.

The up-and-coming journalist, who was known for her joyful personality and love of her rescue dog Harley, had been with the station since June 2023.

The Denver native had studied at the University of Arizona before completing her degree in journalism at Texas A&M in 2018, she wrote in her station biography.

Beloved news anchor dies

She launched her career in Lubbock, Texas and also worked for a station in Medford, Oregon before moving back to Arizona.

“The 13 News Family is saddened to report the passing of our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini,” the KOLD team shared on Tuesday.

Her colleague Carsyn Currier could not hold back tears as she broke the tragic news to viewers Monday with her co-anchor Tyler Butler, who grabbed Currier's hand in consolation.

"Our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini passed away unexpectedly last week," Butler began.

"Ana had been here at 13 News since June of 2023", Currier added. "We are devastated by this loss."

"We had the opportunity to work with every day and we do want you to know that what you saw with her on-air, the funny, crazy person she was - she was just like that off camera and more so," Butler added.

Tributes pouring in

Tributes for Orsini have continued to pour in.

“We lost a beloved member of our KOLD news team. Ana Orsini was our anchor, a leader of the morning team, and most importantly a great friend to so many at the station,” co-anchor Cory Kowitz wrote on social media.

“I had the pleasure of working with her during the morning,” Kowitz added. “Rest in peace Ana.”

In a touching post, Currier said that Orsini made getting up early for work a pleasure.

"Ana was unlike anyone I've ever met — beautiful, talented, hilarious, and completely genuine," Currier wrote.

"She made everyone feel special, heard, and understood. Waking up early for work was easier knowing she'd be there. She was an amazing friend, a devoted daughter and sister, and the best dog mom to her beloved Harley. I promise to keep living fully in her honor. Rest in peace, sister."

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