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In Memoriam : Amanda Davis, veteran Atlanta anchorwoman, passes away after suffering massive stroke
Amanda Davis, veteran Atlanta anchorwoman whose career spanned out over 30 years, has passed away after suffering a massive stroke. She was 62.
Amanda Davis, veteran Atlanta anchorwoman whose career spanned out over 30 years, has passed away.
Atlanta anchorwoman Amanda Davis dies
WGCL-TV reports that Davis, the station’s morning news anchor, died Wednesday night. The CBS affiliate says she had a massive stroke Tuesday while waiting for a flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and was rushed to a hospital.
Amanda was on her way to Texas for her step-father’s funeral at the time. The station says her family is “asking for privacy at this difficult time.”
Colleagues expressed sadness about the news on Twitter.
Today we’re taking the time to remember a member of our family, #AmandaDavis, who tragically passed away after suffering a stroke on Tuesday. If you have a favorite memory, please share them with us. pic.twitter.com/WhZ5zJ6kkb
— CBS46 (@cbs46) December 28, 2017
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Amanda Davis was 62 years old.
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