Yahoo News Award-winning TV journalist Amanda Davis dies suddenly on her way to a funeral
TV anchor Amanda Davis has passed away at the age of 62, with the Emmy award-winning journalist suffering a fatal stroke on her way to her stepfather’s funeral yesterday [27 December].
Davis was waiting to board her flight to Texas when she suffered the sudden stroke, with medics unable to save her.
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The star had worked at Fox5 Atlanta for 26 years, retiring in 2013.
However, Davis returned to work at CBS46 in January of this year, with the company releasing a statement following her death, which read: “Her family is asking for privacy at this difficult time. Amanda’s friends and colleagues at CBS46 are praying for her family.”
Just last week Davis thanked a friend who had sent her flowers following her stepfather’s passing, writing on Twitter: “Thanks to my GF Debbie Turman for the lovely flowers as I grieve over the loss of my pops.
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“His funeral is the 27th.”
She also posted about “staying strong” over the Christmas period following the loss of her beloved parent.
Davis’ TV colleagues took to social media to pay tribute to her after news of her death broke, writing:
In total and complete shock right now. Please pray for comfort and peace for Amanda's family. They've been through a lot & need our prayers. Please pray also for all of our @cbs46 family as we deal with the loss of our colleague & friend. Rest In Peace Amanda. @AmandaCBS46 pic.twitter.com/GRLQKKew4C
— Julie Smith CBS46 (@JulieSmithTV) December 28, 2017
Saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Atlanta news icon, Amanda Davis. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time. She will truly be missed.
— Kasim Reed (@KasimReed) December 28, 2017
PHOTOS: Remembering @CBS46's #AmandaDavis https://t.co/JMzinbiTJj pic.twitter.com/kAvK1LX0YQ
— CBS46 (@cbs46) December 28, 2017
Davis passed away in hospital at 9.30pm local time, surrounded by family.
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