News Anchor Amanda Davis Dies Because of Massive Stroke! Details
Quick Information
- Date of Birth 1955-10-17 (Death: 2017-12-27)
- Nationality American
- Birth Place San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Profession Broadcaster
- Birth Name Amanda Marie Davis
- Ethnicity/Race African-American
- Father Theodore Roosevelt Davis
- Daughter/s Melora Rivera
- Net Worth Not Disclosed
- Career 1979–2017
- College Clark Atlanta University
- Height/ How Tall? N/A
- Weight N/A
- Hair Long
- Lesbian No
Veteran news anchor, Amanda Davis died following a massive spontaneous stroke, at the age of 62, in Atlanta today.
Amanda was hospitalized on Tuesday night after suffering a stroke, while she was waiting to board a flight at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Amanda was flying to Texas for her step-father's funeral when she suffered the unfortunate stroke that took her life later. The funeral of her step-father who died earlier this month was scheduled for yesterday!
CBS 46, where Amanda was working as a morning news anchor, posted online on behalf of Amanda's family and said,
“Her family is asking for privacy at this difficult time, Amanda’s friends and colleagues at CBS 46 are praying for her family.”
Amanda's colleague, Sharon Reeds confirmed the news via tweet where she stated, Amanda was surrounded by her family and friends while she passed away.
RIP Amanda Davis. Our dear colleague passed away minutes ago. She was surrounded by her family and friends.... https://t.co/msLgRF3jWH — Sharon Reed (@SharonReedCBS46) December 28, 2017
Davis was previously associated, with FOX 5 News, before being a part of CBS 46. Moreover, FOX 5 Atlanta also remembered Amanda and the impact she left behind,
We are remembering the amazing career and impact left behind by longtime Atlanta anchor Amanda Davis: https://t.co/B27sUQtoVe
Please share your own memories with us... pic.twitter.com/aPLGwFIiTa — FOX 5 Atlanta (@FOX5Atlanta) December 28, 2017
Furthermore, Amanda, who spent 26 years with WAGA TV left the network in 2013 after she was arrested for DUI in late 2012.
Additionally, did you know Amanda has a daughter named Melora Rivera, but she was never married?