Jessica Savitch
American journalist
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About Jessica Savitch
Jessica Beth Savitch was a well-known American television reporter and correspondent who became the first female presenter to conduct evening news broadcasts in the Southern United States during the 1970s.
She became widely recognized for presenting the NBC Nightly News and providing NBC News' daily updates.
Savitch also anchored an investigative documentary show on the American TV series 'Frontline' dubbed 'PBS's Public Affairs, which ran from the early 1980s until her untimely demise.
She was known for her charisma in front of the camera and her proficiency to deliver the news to the viewers.
Family
She was born to Florence Savitch and David Savitch. She grew up together with a sister called Lori Savitch. She was married to Mel Korn, a marketing executive, which lasted for a few months after he found out about her drug addiction. She married her second husband Dr.Donald Payne who suffered from depression and later committed suicide.
Alma mater
- Atlantic City High School
- Ithaca College
Trivia
She was inspired by her father to pursue a career in journalism.
In 2006, she was posthumously inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame.
She was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters by Ithaca College in 1979.
She died as a result of a fatal accident.
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F.A.Q. about Jessica Savitch
When is her birthday?
Jessica Savitch's birthday is on February 1, 1947.
In how many days is her birthday?
Jessica's birthday is in 281 days
How old was Jessica when she died?
She was 36 years old.
When did she die?
She died in October 23, 1983.
How old would she be today?
Jessica Savitch would be 77 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Jessica from?
She was born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, U.S..