The first anchor of Fox News, Uma Pemmaraju, has passed away at the age of 64.
Before joining the news outlet as the original host of “Fox News Now” and “Fox On Trends”, Pemmaraju had been raised in Texas after being born in India.
Her skills were honed at multiple regional stations across the country before she rose to national fame in New York. In 1996 and 1997, she was recognized as “Boston’s Best Anchor” by Boston Magazine. During her entire career, she won multiple Emmys for her reporting and journalism.
Founding Fox News Channel anchor Uma Pemmaraju has died at age 64https://t.co/U0eqnvTP8F pic.twitter.com/GUvvgug0Np
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 9, 2022
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott shared, “We are deeply saddened by the death of Uma Pemmaraju, who was one of FOX News Channel’s founding anchors and was on the air the day we launched.”
Very sad to hear this news .. Uma’s office was just a few doors down from mine when I first started at Fox. She was kind and welcoming and always has a smile for everyone. Original Fox News Channel anchor #UmaPemmaraju dies at 64 | @FoxNews https://t.co/BqJu0GZrtU
— Laura Ingle NOT Ingraham (@lauraingle) August 10, 2022
“Uma was an incredibly talented journalist as well as a warm and lovely person, best known for her kindness to everyone she worked with. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her entire family,” Scott added.
I was so sad to hear. @UmaPemmaraju was a beautiful person inside & out. Talented and kind. A cherished friend.
Original Fox News Channel anchor Uma Pemmaraju dies at 64 https://t.co/5HUt7GIPR3 #FoxNews— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) August 9, 2022
In observance of her death, Pemmaraju’s family spoke to WBZ saying that she was a “noble soul and pioneer,” reporter David Wade tweeted.
“Another sad passing for WBZ. Former Channel 4 anchor and reporter Uma Pemmaraju has passed away. After leaving WBZ, she went on to be a national news anchor,” Wade added.
Another sad passing for WBZ.
Former Channel 4 anchor and reporter Uma Pemmaraju has passed away.
After leaving WBZ, she went on to be a national news anchor.
Her family tells me she was a “noble soul and pioneer” as an Indian Asian American news woman of prominence. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/FrW7o17p2A
— David Wade (@davidwade) August 8, 2022
#RIP
So sad. She was so young, and she was a journalist!Original Fox News Channel anchor Uma Pemmaraju dies at 64https://t.co/wgf67s7QQ1
— Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) August 10, 2022
Fox News reported:
Pemmaraju was beloved by viewers as well as her colleagues at the network. She left the network but rejoined in 2003 as an anchor and substitute host across the network. She also hosted the Sunday edition of “FOX News Live,” anchored “The Fox Report” and interviewed newsmakers, celebrities and political figures from all walks of life, including a memorable sit-down with the Dalai Lama.
Pemmaraju also hosted a variety of specials for Fox News, such as “A Special for Young People,” which features top newsmakers offering advice on life challenges to young adults. In 2012, Pemmaraju was surprised on Mother’s Day when her daughter appeared live on-air during a Fox News segment…
She was named one of Spotlight Magazine’s “20 Intriguing Women of 1998.” Pemmaraju also won the Texas AP award for reporting in 2002, the Woman of Achievement award from the Big Sisters Organization of America and the Matrix Award from Women in Communications.
Aside from her decorated television career, Pemmaraju served as a reporter for the San Antonio Express News and taught journalism at Emerson College and Harvard University.
At this time, Pemmaraju’s cause of death has not been revealed publicly.
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Sources: Conservativebrief, Foxnews, Thegatewaypundit
