Ana Orsini, a cherished anchor at CBS affiliate KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona, has tragically passed away at the young age of 28. Her colleagues expressed their profound sadness during a broadcast on Monday, confirming her death occurred last week due to a brain aneurysm.
Orsini had joined KOLD-TV just a few months earlier in June 2023, moving from a station in Medford, Oregon, where she had honed her skills as a morning and midday anchor for three years. Beginning her journalism career in 2018 in Lubbock, Texas, she quickly made her mark as both an anchor and reporter.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Orsini was known for her love of rescue animals. The station fondly remembered her commitment to helping pets find homes, particularly through initiatives like “Fur Baby Friday.” Colleagues described her as a supportive mentor who would often encourage her peers with her empowering mantra, “Let the women do the work.”
Tributes shared by the station included heartwarming videos of her playing with dogs and memorable moments from the newsroom. Morning anchor Carsyn Currier encapsulated her impact by stating, “To know Ana was to LOVE her,” reflecting on the joy and adventure she brought to every day at the station.
While the loss of Ana Orsini is deeply felt, her legacy of kindness, passion for animals, and dedication to her colleagues will undoubtedly live on. This serves as a reminder of the profound influence one individual can have on the lives of others, and her spirit will remain in the hearts of those who knew her.