Amanda Davis Dies From Stroke
UPDATE: Atlanta News Anchor Amanda Davis Passes Away At Age 62 After Massive Stroke
Amanda Davis Suffers Stroke
CBS News anchor Amanda Davis has died after suffering a massive stroke Tuesday evening at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Aiport. She was 62 years old.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Davis was on her way to attend the funeral of her stepfather in San Antonio.
“She suffered a spontaneous massive stroke while waiting for a flight to go to San Antonio,” said news director Steve Doerr who cut short his vacation in New England and flew back to Atlanta today to see her at the hospital. Davis was about to attend the funeral of her stepfather in San Antonio.
Fellow news anchor Sharon Reed also solicited prayers for Davis on CBS 46’s 5 p.m. newscast.
Davis was a longtime Atlanta news staple. She previously worked for 26 years at WAGA-TV and retired in 2012 after a DUI related arrest. She made a triumphant return to television in 2016 on CBS where she spoke openly on her battle with alcoholism and her personal life.
Amanda is survived by one daughter, Melora Rivera.
Rest in peace, Amanda. We sincerely wish her family the best and we’re praying for them in this difficult time.
