Jovita Moore, prominent Atlanta news anchor, passes away after battle with brain cancer

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Jovita Moore, a beloved and prominent news anchor in Atlanta, has died months after being diagnosed with brain cancer, according to WSB-TV on Friday. She was 53.

Jovita Moore Diagnosed With Brain Cancer

Moore had surgery for a tumor on her brain in April. They were hopeful that she’d make a quick recovery and return to television.

In July, it was announced that doctors diagnosed Moore with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that was reportedly not initially detected. There is currently no cure for Glioblastoma, just treatments.

Broadcast Journalism Career

Jovita Moore joined WSB-TV in 1998 where she anchored the evening and 11 p.m. newscast.

Before joining WSB, Moore worked at WMC-TV in Memphis and KFSM in Fayetteville and Fort Smith, Arkansas, according to WSB-TV.

Moore was honored by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast Chapter and was inducted into the Silver Circle in 2017.

She has also won several Emmy Awards during her years as a journalist.

Moore leaves her mother, two children and stepdaughter to cherish her memory.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms offered her condolences.

“Jovita was a wonderful mother, daughter and dear friend to many,” Bottoms wrote. “Even those who did not know her personally felt a deep and personal connection to Jovita. “She loved Atlanta dearly.”