Ana Orsini, Arizona news anchor, dies tragically at 28, colleagues announce during broadcast

Tyler Butler, one of her co-anchors, said, “Our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini passed away last week.”

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Ana’s journalism started her career in 2018 in Lubbock, Texas. She worked as a reporter and anchor at that channel.

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Ana’s passing caused because of a brain aneurysm, in step with the station.

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She was passionate about rescuing animals and often highlighted adoption opportunities during KOLD-TV’s “Fur Baby Friday” segment.

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The KOLD-TV team and the Tucson community are grieving this immense loss while honoring Ana’s legacy.

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