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On December 16, 2024, Tucson, Arizona's 13 News channel announced that journalist Ana Orsini had passed away last week. The cause of death was not made public at the time of writing this article. Meanwhile, netizens took to social media to share their condolences with Orsini's family.
KOLD News 13’s news anchor Tyler Butler shared a tributary post for 28-year-old Ana Orsini on Facebook. He wrote:
“Her zest for life was wonderful for be around. The unconditional love she had for her family was something I wish everyone could be blessed with. We are all so heartbroken over this sudden and unexpected loss. Ana, your memory is something I’ll use as strength and inspiration trying to move forward without you here in the physical world.”
Ana Orsini entered the media industry in 2018 in Lubbock, Texas, where she worked as an anchor covering various topics ranging from Texas Tech basketball to investigative series about scams. She spent three years at NewsWatch12 before shifting to the KOLD Tucson team in June 2023.
Ashe Hajek, a former NewsWatch12 This Morning producer, shared a tribute message through the news outlet. Ashe said:
“Ana Orsini was a force to be reckoned with, and she let you know it. She was brave, and strong and had a willingness to try anything once during my time with her at KDRV. When I first met Ana, she was at her desk, covered head to toe in pink. She was courageous, and fearless, and knew how to lead a newsroom with a look alone. She never shied away from being her authentic self and pushed others to find their path.”
Meanwhile, followers of Ana Orsini took to the internet to share their condolences with Orsini’s family. Some comments online read:
Ashe Hajek also shared that Ana would often say, “Build me a pink sanctuary,” and was known for her love for the color. Meanwhile, other reactions read:
According to her official Facebook account, Ana studied at Texas A&M University. Meanwhile, other messages online read:
Ana Orsini was born in Denver, Colorado
According to 13 News’ official website, Ana Orsini graduated with a degree in journalism and a double minor in communication and sport management in 2018. As mentioned earlier, she had reported on a diverse range of topics, which also included wildfires and helping shelter pets find forever homes. Her Pet of the Day segment went on to be applauded by many in Texas.
Orsini was reportedly a dog mom to Harley. Her description on the website also revealed:
“In the fall, you can almost guarantee she’ll spend her Saturdays watching college football and cheering on the Aggies or her sisters’ alma mater UCLA (when they’re not playing U of A, of course)”
13 News also shared their favorite “Ana moments” on their channel on December 17. Details about the funeral and related events were not made public at the time of writing this article.
