13 NEWS fans have been left in shock at the sudden death of Anna Orsini.
The TV station announced the sad passing of the news anchor, aged just 28. Here we take a look at her story.
News anchor Ana Orsini sadly passed away[/caption]
Ana was a much-loved member of the 13 News team[/caption]
Born in 1996, Ana Orsini was a journalist and a TV news anchor.
She began her career in the media in Lubbock, Texas, where she worked as an anchor and reporter.
During her time in this role she covered everything from Texas Tech basketball to an investigation on a bridal shop scam.
Ana worked her way up to news anchor at NewsWatch 12, before leaving there in 2023 to join 13 News in Arizona.
Ana’s sad death
Anna died in December 2024, but an exact date, or the cause of her death, have been revealed.
Announcing her sad passing, her employer statement: “13 News Family is saddened to report the passing of our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini.
“Ana had been at 13 News since June 2023 and we are devastated by her unexpected passing.”
Tributes pour in
T13 News’s morning anchor Tyler Butler, said: “We have some truly sad news to share this morning.
“Our beloved Ana Orsini TV passed away suddenly last week.
“She was truly one of a kind. Crazy passionate about helping animals, she had a great and sarcastic sense of humor, and was so dedicated to her family.”
Ana friends and work colleagues have paid tribute to her[/caption]
Tyler added: “She LOVED her family and talked about them all the time.
“I’m glad to have been a small part of her work family. Please take a moment today to think about Ana.
Ana was not only beautiful, talented, and hilarious, but she was unlike anyone I’ve ever met. I promise to keep living fully for YOU.
13 News anchor Carsyn Currier
“A time she made you laugh or think about something in a different way.
“She was too young, but we can remember her always.
“For years to come, we’ll be repeating her mantra ‘Let the women do the work!’”
13 News anchor Carsyn Currier also paid tribute to her: “While there isn’t enough time for me to truly describe the incredible person Ana Orsini was, there are a few things I’d like to say in remembrance of one of my best friends.
“Ana was not only beautiful, talented, and hilarious, but she was unlike anyone I’ve ever met.”
Carsyn ended her tribute by saying: “I promise to keep living fully for YOU.”
Ana’s former employer NewsWatch 12 said: “Ana was well-loved by this community and our team, we are sending love to her family during this difficult time.
