Allison Payne obituary has been released by WGN after she died. She was 57. Payne met the 8-year-old, who was battling neuroblastoma, on a team visit to a local hospital several years earlier and struck up a friendship. And she made those around her want to be the same. RIP my friend. "I worked with her for several years, she was a kind, beautiful soul who co-anchored the news for 21 yrs and earned 9 emmy awards. On her blog on August 4, 2011, Payne added: "Down the road, I plan to begin producing my own documentaries. WGN News via YouTube. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); pic.twitter.com/lPfxs7umOu. While so many journalists worry about the list of questions they want to ask, she taught me the most important part of an interview, is the listening. She went on to cover numerous important stories across the globe, including tracing former President Barack Obamas roots in Kenya and traveling to the Ivory Coast alongside the Rev. DETROIT - Allison Payne, a former news anchor in Saginaw and Chicago, died at the age of 57. Gone so soon., TV producer Afua S. Owes tweeted, I am heartbroken over the death of Allison Payne. In January 2008, Allison took the first of multiple medical leaves from WGN, and the station later told viewers she was recovering from a series of mini-strokes, according to the Chicago Tribune. She was 57. } As I will keep her memory alive by talking about her accomplishments to my daughter and others!!!!! She was 57-years-old. CNN anchor cries as she reads co-worker's tribute to son who died of cancer A CNN anchor has emotionally shared her support for her colleague after she lost her two-year-old son to cancer. Although a Detroit native Payne started her illustrious career with WGN-TV after joining in 1990 when she was aged 25. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Before her departure from Chicago TV news, Payne described suffering a series of mini-strokes. Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne has reportedly passed away. Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories. Allison Payne passed away on September 1. [Allison] took me under her wing. After her exit in September 2011, Payne is now back in the news over her death. Tributes quickly poured in for Payne on social media. Allison was a beautiful woman inside and out. gads_event = event; The sudden death of Payne was confirmed by WGN, through a statement "I'm so sad to report the death of former WGN TV anchor, Allison Payne in her hometown of Detroit. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. pg.acq.push(function() { In November 2008 WGN-TV announced that Payne would take an indefinite leave of absence because of ongoing health issues. After losing her father in 2019, it took a lot of her remaining joy from her spirit. The Detroit native parted ways with WGN in September 2011 to return to Detroit. It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldnt get out of bed, Payne told the Chicago Tribune. Allison Payne had a series of mini-strokes and was placed on medical leave in January and August 2009. She was not fair weather or lukewarm about anything. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { died today of cancer at age 51. WGN-TV in Chicago said the longtime anchor passed away in Detroit on Sept. 1. eventAction: 'click_ads' WGN, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 14:05. 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WGN has been Payne's home for more than two decades, where the. hitType: 'event', She was a role model for many people and ultimately founded a foundation for journalism students. Jesse Jackson on a trip to Ivory Coast. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne passed away on September 1, Allison Payne was 57-years-old at the time of her death, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Former WGN anchor Allison Payne has died. She just wanted to show her gratitude, not just by words but by gifts as well, Baftiri said. RIP sweet friend. Allison was young, vibrant, sharp, articulate. Allison Payne, former anchor of WGN-TV News in Chicago, has died. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Her cause of death was unknown. The couple privately parted ways after some years due to personal differences. Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. Allison Payne, the longtime TV news reporter anchor for Chicago's WGN, died on September 1 at age 57, WGN reported. The unfortunate news was confirmed by WGN-TV last Saturday. Payne was a member of the WGN 9 News team for a 21 year run before retiring in 2011. She passed away at her home in Detroit, according to a WGN press release. Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing, both misdemeanors, by the Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) Police Department in relation to the death of Georgia football player Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy in January. [8], Regarding her future after WGN, The Chicago Sun-Times reported: "I hope to continue working in broadcasting in some capacity and will consider other professional opportunities," Payne said. Jesse Jackson on a trip to Ivory Coast. A decade+ later, I started working at WGN. }); Allison again went on hiatus from WGN in 2010 due to problems in her vocal cords. ga('ads.send', { That even if you dont ask the right questions, if you listen well enough, the story will reveal itself, said WGN-TV producer Tyra Martin. She confirmed a few weeks later that it was because "Im having trouble with my vocal cords." Due to her health problems, she had left her career as an anchor. After she parted ways from WGN news in 2011 , many of her former colleagues, staff at WGN and other Chicago news affiliates didnt call her or accept her call . Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. Most of the time, she had bought gifts for her colleagues. In late December 2010, Payne took a leave of absence from WGN-TV to rest her vocal cords. We are grateful for the many contributions she made to WGN-TV and to Chicago. pic.twitter.com/5WOjw76fMf, I'm so sad to hear about the passing of former WGN news anchor Allison Payne. But there are a lot of people in the AA community who know.Payne said she has been conscious to make doctors take her history of addiction into account while helping her deal with her health issues. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. In January and August 2008, Payne went on medical leave after suffering a series of mini-strokes. WGN, Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera: News Reporter: Allison Payne Composite. She was kind, gracious and an incredibly talented journalist. Payne was a Detroit native who eventually called Chicago home for many years, playing an active role in the community by mentoring students and eventually establishing a foundation for students looking to enter the journalism field. It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldn't get out of bed, she said. But, the marriage didnt last long. Payne was a member of the WGN 9 News team for a 21 year run before retiring in 2011 after . WGN producer Vicky Baftiritweeted: Im heartbroken. Offers may be subject to change without notice. You have entered an incorrect email address! [1] She was a longtime anchor and reporter at CW affiliate and cable superstation WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois. RIP my friend. At the same time, the reporter also announced that she was seeking treatment for depression. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), hitType: 'event', She was 57-years-old. The pair got divorced, spending some years due to personal issues. Payne never revealed the details of what was ailing her, but after several attempts to get back, decided to end her career in September 2011. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, United States. 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