At just 22 years old, Ivy Anderson joined the reporting staff of a Tribune Media-owned CBS station serving North Alabama’s Tennessee Valley. Through tears, the station’s anchors late last week announced to viewers that she has unexpectedly passed away.
Anderson worked at WHNT-19, which serves the Huntsville, Ala., market, including Decatur and Florence.
According to WHNT, Anderson died of natural causes. However, medical tests will not be available for nearly three months.
Anderson reported on community events, police investigations, and new state laws.
“We’re heartbroken to hear this news,” says WHNT GM Stan Pylant. “She had much more of her life to live and leaves us way too soon. Ivy was a rising star and hard-working journalist. Our hearts go out to her family, friends and colleagues. We’re hurting and we are missing her greatly.”
WHNT News Director Paul Caron added, “Ivy was starting to live her dream—to tell people’s stories, and have her journalism make a difference for those who needed her help. She lit up the newsroom with her smile and was admired greatly by all of her colleagues. We’re all stunned and saddened.”
