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Owusu (@afuasowusu) September 11, 2021, Read original story Allison Payne, Longtime Chicago TV News Anchor, Dies at 57 At TheWrap, President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, American Baptist minister, activist, and politician, Allison Payne, Longtime Chicago TV News Anchor, Dies at 57, Zachary Levi talks Shazam! future after DC shake-up: 'I'll keep playing this role as long as I can', Get your Din Djarin on with this replica 'Mandalorian' helmet, Hoda Kotb's absence from 'Today' addressed on-air, Barney's makeover has dinosaur experts scratching their heads: 'I don't even know where to start with it', Jena Malone was sexually assaulted by someone she worked with on 'Hunger Games': 'I've worked very hard to heal'. }); A native of Richmond, Virginia, Payne grew up in Detroit and graduated from the University of Detroit and Bowling Green State University. Why dont you do a story on that? Its not something you advertise. Payne also started a foundation for students looking to enter journalism. }); The late Toronto teenager refused to let it define her. ga('ads.send', { Why Felicity Hoffman Sentenced to Only 14 Days in Prison? 2 Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne. Allison suffered a series of health issues although a cause of death has not been released. . Payne will take an indefinite leave of absence due to chronic health issues, according to WGN-TV in November 2008. In January and August 2008, Payne went on medical leave after suffering from a series of mini-strokes. She attended the University of Detroit and Bowling Green State University. She was 57-years-old. RIP BEAUTIFUL., Vicky Baftiri wrote: Im heartbroken. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', Rape survivor slams Gabby Petito Utah cop over handling of her case, 'Dark details' about boyfriend of US swim champ who mysteriously died, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne passed away on September 1, Allison Payne was 57-years-old at the time of her death. 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. She was 57-years-old. No cause of death has been revealed, but Allison was candid about her health issuesnamely a series of mini-strokesbefore her 2011 departure from WGN. gads_event = event; May she rest easy in grace and love. Then WGN 9 News Director Greg Caputo told Chicago Tribune said that her drinking issues had got nothing to do with why Payne had been off the air for much of 2008. As a fact, her medical condition was the main reason behind her absence from the anchor desk. Sorry, you have Javascript Disabled! Years later, he became Theos sponsor. For other inquiries, Contact Us. She was an anchor and reporter atCWaffiliate and cablesuperstationWGN-TV for a very long time. @allisonsnews took me under her wing. } It is unclear if she was ever married. Upon the news of Allisons death, other TV veterans shared their memories of the 57-year-old. 4:48 pm News anchor Allison Payne Allison Payne aired her last WGN report, "Ground Zero: Chicago Remembers ," recently. As the channel confirmed her death, tributes began to pour in on social media for the famous journalist and many recounting how her reporting influenced their lives. We shared good times and bad times and just spoke about a month ago. Please remember that our condolences will be the only thing to get her beloveds through such difficult times. Allison Payne, a Detroit native and former longtime TV anchor in Chicago who crisscrossed the globe for various stories and won nine Emmys, died earlier this month after a series of health. In 2008, Allison suffered from mini-strokes in both January and August. 2 talking about this. She was born on February 12, 1964, in Richmond, Virginia, United States. I wish I couldve saved her like she protected me when I first started this crazy career. The National Weather Service is tracking a storm that could bring a decent accumulation of snow. The Detroit native joined WGN in 1990 at the age of 25 and established herself quickly on major stories. 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. One could only speculate where that incredible career was going to go, said Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist, and longtime co-worker. The Detroit native joined WGN in 1990 at the age of 25 and established herself quickly on major stories. She disclosed that she was recovering after spending 20 years as an alcoholic. She was not fair weather or lukewarm about anything. All Rights Reserved. Learn how your comment data is processed. }); The sad part about her life, many forgot her while she was alive . Her death on September 1 has been confirmed by Payne did make a return in 2009 but wentoff-air in January 2011. She also said Payne paid for a makeup artist to beautify Baftiri on her wedding day and baby shower. ga('ads.send', { 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. That led to her announcing an indefinite leave of absence in November 2008 and admitted in January 2009 that she was being treated for depression. Payne's off-air remark to former pro hockey player Theo Fleury became a topic of discussion after she said that she once worked with the same Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor that helped Fleury. You looked at Alison, you thought heres a young journalist who has the world before her, and one could only speculate where that incredible career was going to go.. She was an anchor here in Michigan for a brief time but impacted me with her loving smile and kind words. For 21 years she was the face of WGN News for me, a little black girl living in Bolingbrook, Ill. A decade-plus later, I started working at WGN. No one knows what takes us into the depths of depression and how we handle it.may you rip. During her 21 year tenure at WGN, she won nine Emmys, co-anchored both the stations primetime newscast and the midday news show. In November 2008 WGN-TV announced that Payne would take an indefinite leave of absence because of ongoing health issues. Allison Payne had not visited Chicago-area homes for more than a decade, but she was such a striking, substantive and memorable television presence that her Sept. 1 death in Detroit at 57. RIP my friend. Payne admitted in an interview with Chicago Tribune media columnist Phil Rosenthal that she sought treatment for depression during her absence months earlier. Allison Payne, the longtime TV news reporter anchor for Chicago's WGN, died on September 1 at age 57, WGN reported. When she was five, her parents moved north to Detroit, Michigan, where Payne attended St. Rita's Catholic grade school. In its statement, WGN too alluded to her health issues but did not say what exactly caused Payne's death. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Read on for more info but first, a look back at Allison's impressive career. She just wanted to show her gratitude, not just by words but by gifts as well, Baftiri said. Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. Per WGN-TV, Payne played "an active role in the community by mentoring students and eventually establishing a foundation for students looking to enter the journalism field.". Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. RIP my friend. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. Allison Payne, the longtime TV news reporter anchor for Chicago's WGN, died on September 1 at age 57, WGN reported. Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne died on September 1, 2021, at the age of 57. In saying to Theo that (this person) was my sponsor too, I was letting go of some of my shame that Ive held on to. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), WGN-TV is mourning the loss of longtime former anchor Allison Payne, who died on September 1 at the age of 57. Her cause of death was unknown. [1] She was a longtime anchor and reporter at CW affiliate and cable superstation WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois. Allison Payne (born February 12, 1964 in Richmond, v*rginia) is a Nine-time Emmy Award winner, a 21-year anchorwoman with WGN TV, a veteran international journalist, a popular Public Speaker, and an actively involved community builder. She later admitted in 2009that she was dealing with depression and she was under treatment: It was brutal getting out of the house; I couldnt get out of bed.. Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. I would roll out of bed and into a blazer and over to [WGN]. [Allison] took me under her wing. The couple privately parted ways after some years due to personal differences. My Sincere Sympathy to her Family, RIP Allison Payne., TMo said: She was one of the 1st Women of color that I saw on TVI was able to watch WGN in Chicago from S CarolinaHer hair was always on point, her smile was conquering, and her command for her craft was impeccableHer hair reminded me of a Cobra snake when it would stand up, One expressed: So sorry to hear about Allison Payne! She co-anchored WGN News for 21 years earning 9 Emmys. Payne was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.[3], Payne began in television news as an intern at ABC affiliate WNWO (channel 24, now an NBC affiliate) in Toledo, Ohio, within months was promoted to main anchor of the station's late evening newscast. 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. She co-anchored WGN News for 21 years earning 9 Emmys. I havent written a book or called you and said: Im a recovering alcoholic. I cant believe shes gone." }); From meteorologist Tom Skillings point of view, we know that Allison was young, vibrant, sharp. A 21-year veteran of the Chicago news station, Payne died in her home on September 1, according to a WGN press. Allison was young, vibrant, sharp, articulate. In 1988, she was hired as news anchor at WNEM, the NBC affiliate in Saginaw, Michigan. Allison Payne , a true Journalist . 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Payne attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio for her master's degree in radio/TV/film. }); document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. Ex-WGN host, 57, had reported on Obama's roots in Kenya. She completed her schooling at St. Rita's Catholic Grade School and Renaissance High School in Detroit. CHICAGO'S WGN-TV is mourning one of their own after a former 21-year anchor passed away. Sudden Death at HospitalReality Behind Dude Perfect: Is Garrett Hilbert Dead or Alive? Leaving the WGN-TV, the beloved anchor shared with the public about her bad hobby of consuming alcohol: Im having trouble with my vocal cords. Rolands Martin tweeted: Damn, It was added: Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. The longtime news anchor spent 21 years at WGN-TV Channel 9 before retiring 10 years ago. },false) She was 57. Social Media Sensation Bianca Devins Has Been Killed, Mpura and Killer Kau Died in Fatal Car Accident; Kabza is Alive, Tragic Story Stands Behind Luc Montagniers Cause of Death. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. ADMIRED Chicago news anchor Allison Payne has died at the age of 57. View our online Press Pack. The unfortunate news was confirmed by WGN-TV last Saturday. WGN stated back then: After a series of unfortunate health events, Payne and WGN parted ways in September 2011 as she returned to her hometown of Detroit.. She was 57. Allison passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021. She was fiercely smart, beautiful, generous. Other tributes flooding social media shared Skillings sentiment. Mourn for a Day family, but Joy shall come in the morning., More Articles:Curiosities about Great Musician Michael Chapmans Cause of DeathDr. } pic.twitter.com/Kwu5ax56OG. CHICAGO'S WGN-TV is mourning one of their own after a former 21-year anchor passed away. eventAction: 'render' We are one of the worlds fastest growing (but) her doctor wants her to stay off the air till they can fix the problem.[13], Payne died on September 1, 2021, in Detroit at the age of 57.[14]. eventAction: 'view' I wish I couldve saved her like she protected me when I first started this crazy career. WGN-TV confirmed the news on Friday (September 10). A sweet and wonderful lady., One tweeted: R.I.P. On June 16, Dick Stolley, the founding editor of People Magazine died in a nursing home in Illinois. Allison suffered a series of health issues although a cause of death has not been released. }); Thats why I was so happy to talk to Theo. WJBK-Channel 2 for many years. On her blog on August 4, 2011, Payne added: "Down the road, I plan to begin producing my own documentaries. We are grateful for the many contributions she made to WGN-TV and to Chicago. eventAction: 'view' It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldn't get out of bed, she said. WGN, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 14:05. Tributes quickly poured in for Payne on social media. she was a beautiful lady and my condolences to her family and friends. Sign up for theUS day News daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of our News. Chicago Public Radio blogger Robert Feder reported Paynes remark, recalling howPayne responded to viewer concerns over her slurred speech and swiveling in her chair on an August 2008 broadcast. let gads_event; She also suffered from a series of health issues over the years, taking a medical leave of absence in 2008 after a series of mini-strokes, as well as bouts of depression. I am not ruling out a return to the anchor desk, but for now I need new intellectual challenges. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. That even if you dont ask the right questions, if you listen well enough, the story will reveal itself.. Allison suffered a series of health issues although a cause of death has not been released. I also plan to produce occasional reports which I will share with you on this website. I have to ask people to be patient with that in terms of slurring and things.. For the past decade, Payne had been dealing with myriad health problems. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories. "After a series of unfortunate health events, Payne and WGN parted ways in September 2011 as she returned to her hometown of Detroit," WGN said in its statement. Payne moved back to her hometown of. WGN, Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera: News Reporter: Allison Payne Composite. I wish I couldve saved her like she protected me when I first started this crazy career. ga('ads.send', { pic.twitter.com/Kwu5ax56OG, On being further pressed on her AA meetings, Payne acknowledged she does not attend weekly meetings, adding that it has been probably five years since the last time I went on a big drinking binge. After the slurring segment, Payne went to Mayo Clinic for a number of tests regarding her health issues. Allison was a beautiful woman inside and out. 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Allison Payne had not visited Chicago-area homes for more than a decade, but she was such a striking, substantive and memorable television presence that her Sept. 1 death in Detroit at 57. Addressing a passing remark that she had made during one of her interviews back in 2010, Payne went on record with her 20-year fight against addiction, adding that she felt no shame in admitting that she has had a drinking problem. Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne has reportedly passed away. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Payne was a former WGN-TV anchor, who served at the network for 21 years. My parents moved my bedtime to 9:30p so that I could watch the nightly news with @AllisonPayneTV & Steve Sanders. I was the Advisor of the Chapter at the time of her Initiation. RIP sweet friend. She really never got over loosing her mom so young ! The other thing we know is that she planned to leave her career. Allison Payne had a series of mini-strokes and was placed on medical leave in January and August 2009. She traveled to Kenya to trace the family roots of then-Senator Barack Obama and joined the Rev. They diagnosed me with mini-strokes. Some of the other journalists who lost their lives in the recent past include, Gary Waddell, Janet Malcolm, and Robin Miller. According to the Chicago Tribune, Payne took amedical leave of absence in 2008after a series of mini-strokes and bouts of depression. let gads_event; She was fiercely smart, beautiful, generous.. Payne became a reporting powerhouse for WGN, covering everything from politics to sports. Two years later, a news director at WGN discovered Allison and hired her to co-anchor the 9 p.m. weekday newscasts alongside Rick Rosenthal. And she made those around her want to be the same. Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing, both misdemeanors, by the Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) 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