Ana Orsini was only 28 years old and died last week from a brain aneurysm; she was a news anchor for KOLD-TV in Arizona.
Early Life and Family
Ana was born in Denver, Colorado, and developed her interest in journalism at an early age. She frequently credited her encouraging family with fueling her aspirations.
Education
Ana started her higher education journey at the University of Arizona. She then transferred to Texas A&M University, where she graduated in 2018 with a degree in journalism and a minor in communications and sports management.
Career
Ana began her journalism career as an anchor and reporter in Lubbock, Texas. She worked for three years as a morning and midday anchor in Medford, Oregon, and in June 2023, she became a morning anchor at KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona.
Personal Life
Ana was a colorful and empathetic person. She loved rescue animals and frequently advocated for their adoption. Colleagues recalled Ms. Edwards as a mentor who guided journalists new to the newsroom.
The news of her untimely death left co-workers and viewers heartbroken. Her co-anchor struggled to hold back tears on live television as he broke the news.
Ana will be missed terribly by the journalism community. Everyone who knew her will remember her as a dedicated, compassionate, and wonderful spirit.
