Veteran news anchor, Amanda Davis has died after being hospitalized for a “massive stroke.”
The TV anchor who has enjoyed an amazing career for over 25 years was at Atlanta’s airport heading to San Antonio following the death of her father when she had a medical emergency.
The 62 year old broadcaster died around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday after suffering a stroke at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday.
The station reported that Davis died at the hospital Wednesday surrounded by family. A statement on the station’s website said Davis’ “family is asking for privacy at this difficult time.”
Until her death, she was anchor for WGCL-TV’s morning news and noon show. Prior to that, she was a reporter and anchor for Atlanta’s Fox affiliate, WAGA-TV. In 2016, she spoke to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about a DUI arrest and her battle with alcoholism.
