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News anchor, 42, dies while on vacation

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On Monday, the life and legacy of Lesley Swick Van Ness, a beloved news anchor and executive from Illinois, came to an end in Naples, Florida. Van Ness, aged 42, was vacationing with her husband and two sons when she fell ill and was hospitalized. Jennifer Dale, the Vice President of Recruiting at WGEM-TV, parent company of Gray Television, expressed her sadness at the news of her passing. Matt Schmidt, who worked as an anchor …

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Legendary news anchor has died

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On Friday morning, it was reported that Barbara Walters, who became the first woman to co-anchor morning and evening newscasts, had passed away at the age of 93. “Barbara Walters passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. She lived her life with no regrets,” said Cindi Berger, her representative. “She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists, but for all women.” According to ABC News’ David Muir, Walters was an “extraordinary human …

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