Veteran Atlanta News Anchor Amanda Davis Passes Away After Stroke
Veteran Atlanta news anchor Amanda Davis passed away Wednesday (December 27) after suffering from a massive spontaneous stroke. According to USA Today, Davis died on Wednesday after suffering a stroke at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday. It is reported that Davis was traveling to San Antonio following the death of her step-father.
“Her family is asking for privacy at this difficult time.” CBS 46 wrote online. “Amanda’s friends and colleagues at CBS 46 are praying for her family.”
Amanda Davis, who was a television news anchor for over 25 years, was an anchor for WGCL-TV’s morning news and afternoon show. The Emmy-winning journalist was also a reporter and anchor for Atlanta’s Fox affiliate, WAGA-TV. In recent years, Davis spoke publicly about her struggle with alcohol and depression following a DUI arrest in 2016.
News of Davis’s death drew several reactions from Atlanta’s most prominent people and Atlanta natives.
Saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Atlanta news icon, Amanda Davis. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time. She will truly be missed.
— Kasim Reed (@KasimReed) December 28, 2017
Saddened to hear of the passing of @cbs46 Amanda Davis. Such a beautiful person, inside & out. My thoughts & prayers are w/ her loved ones.
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) December 28, 2017
In total and complete shock right now. Please pray for comfort and peace for Amanda’s family. They’ve been through a lot & need our prayers. Please pray also for all of our @cbs46 family as we deal with the loss of our colleague & friend. Rest In Peace Amanda. @AmandaCBS46 pic.twitter.com/GRLQKKew4C
— Julie Smith CBS46 (@JulieSmithTV) December 28, 2017
Today, metro #Atlanta, and many across this nation and world who were impacted by her life and work, mourn the death of #AmandaDavis. She was in our lives and on our screens, a part of our days, a voice in our city. Thank you, Amanda. We’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/uh1rkDdyug
— The King Center (@TheKingCenter) December 28, 2017
Heartbreaking news. Praying for you, Amanda. Your life and your journey matter so much. Grateful for our moments together as you covered my parents’ legacies. https://t.co/YkHMQijHiF
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) December 27, 2017
NOT AMANDA DAVIS #RIP #AMANDADAVIS . My whole life I grew up watching her she’ll be truly missed pic.twitter.com/z0seeAILxq
— Macayla (@macaylamoffett) December 28, 2017
Amanda Davis has been on TV my entire life man wtf.
— The Queen Natural™ (@mslauryntrill) December 28, 2017
Wow. Just wow.
Amanda Davis has passed away. She is Atlanta news. A tremendous loss for her family, friends, and for all of Atlanta. https://t.co/lZ9zkhgkVQ
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) December 28, 2017
#AmandaDavis was an #Atlanta institution. Growing up and watching her on Fox 5 made me know that little black girls could be journalists. Hate to see a legend go. RIP.
— Kelundra (@pieceofkay) December 28, 2017
Rest in Peace Amanda Davis!
Photo Credit: CBS 46
