The KOLD News 13 team in Tucson is grieving the unexpected death of their morning show anchor, Ana Orsini, who died at the age of 28 due to a brain aneurysm. Colleagues described her as a beloved friend and a vibrant presence both on and off the air. KOLD stated, “Ana’s friends and coworkers remember her as someone with bottomless empathy who always stood up for ‘the little guy.’ She was a smiling face most especially for all her newest and youngest coworkers, and she is known in all the newsrooms where she worked for taking them under her wing and being a strong mentor for both work and life.”
Meteorologist Cory Kowitz stated, “Last week, we lost a beloved member of our KOLD news team. Ana Orsini was our anchor, a leader of the morning team, and most importantly a great friend to so many at the station. I had the pleasure of working with her during the morning, even though it was for too short of a time.”
Kowitz added, “Thank you to our talented morning team for putting together this beautiful tribute video. Rest in peace Ana.”
CBS colleague Tyler Butler said, “Our beloved friend and co-anchor, Anna Orsini, passed away unexpectedly last week.”
Carsyn Currier added, “Anna had been here at 13 News since June of 2023, and we are devastated by this loss,” holding back tears.
Butler added, “So we had the opportunity to work with her every day. And we do want you to know that what you saw with her on air, the funny, crazy person she was, she was just like that off camera and more so.”
Orsini joined KOLD in June 2023 after starting her broadcasting career in Lubbock, Texas, in 2018.
Her coworkers remember her for her empathy and mentorship, particularly towards younger staff members.
Online, Currier wrote, “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. To know Ana was to LOVE her. She made everyone around her feel so special, heard and understood.”
Currier added, “Waking up in the middle of the night to go to work is always challenging, but knowing I was going to work with Ana made it that much easier. Whether she was dancing around the set or making us all laugh, everyday with Ana was an adventure. Ana’s family was everything to her. I love you forever, Ana.”
