Carley Allison, teenager who sang as she fought cancer, dies Leafs to pay tribute with a moment of silence at tonight's game. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. I worked with her for several years, she was a kind, beautiful soul who co-anchored the news for 21 yrs and earned 9 emmy awards. She suffered a lot of health issues last several years. Dear LaTon, First of all, the real date of Allison Paynes death has been added to the articles. Thank You. She was such a private person about her life, although we know she took an indefinite leave of absence back in November 2008. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Allison suffered a series of health issues although a cause of death has not been released. It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldnt get out of bed, Payne told the Chicago Tribune. Payne made Chicago her home in 1990 after WGN hired her when she was 25. She also said Payne paid for a makeup artist to beautify Baftiri on her wedding day and baby shower. It is evident that the anchor dealt with both physical and mental health issues. No cause of. Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. Allison Payne understood the importance of lifting others up so they too could have an opportunity to shine. hitType: 'event', RIP sweet friend. RIP my friend. } According to her former station, Payne died at her home in Detroit on Sept. 1. }); "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. ga('ads.send', { She was kind, gracious and an incredibly talented journalist. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Jesse Jackson on a trip to Ivory Coast. hitType: 'event', We shared good times and bad times and just spoke about a month ago. Vicky Baftiri posed with Allison Payne during a trip to Washington D.C. for a story. Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne died on September 1, 2021, at the age of 57. Allison Payne fought a brutal 20-year battle with alcoholism. Beverly Payne was the first. Allison Payne, former anchor of WGN-TV News in Chicago, has died. WGN, Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program Specialty Report: Religion: Blue Eyes, Black Soul: Allison Payne, Reporter; Pam Grimes, Michael DAngelo, Producers. In its statement, WGN too alluded to her health issues but did not say what exactly caused Payne's death. She was 57. Was Allison Payne married? 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. The pair got divorced, spending some years due to personal issues. I cant believe shes gone., Another one shared: Yes, She was all of Whom You described: IK Ive seen her in Yrs, but I do remember her kindness & beautiful smile. Tributes quickly poured in for Payne on social media. died today of cancer at age 51. The couple privately parted ways after some years due to personal differences. let gads_event; Her cause of death has not been revealed. Sorry, you have Javascript Disabled! Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile, journalist Roland S. Martin tweeted. Carley Allison was just 17 when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare, one in 3.5 billion, form of sarcoma. She was 57. (2/3) pic.twitter.com/TgTIZceUgc, Afua S. 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'. The Chicago media industry is mourning the death of Allison Payne, a TV reporter and anchor who worked for more than two decades in the Windy City and who died in Detroit, Mich., on Sept. 1 at age 57, according to WGN-TV, her old workplace. Refresh the page to see new information now! eventAction: 'click_ads' Her door was always open to aspiring, young journalists, who looked to her for advice. }); We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. }); On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Vicky Baftiri shared a photo of Anchorwoman Payne. Tyra Martin, a senior segment producer at WGN, described Payne as hilarious, sometimes on purpose and sometimes by accident. ", Im heartbroken. Chicago Tribune reporter Rick Pearson wrote: "This is a severe loss for Chicago journalism. "We cohosted a governors debate. She was 57. Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing, both misdemeanors, by the Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) Police Department in relation to the death of Georgia football player Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy in January. pic.twitter.com/Kwu5ax56OG. WGN, Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs Public Affairs/Current Affairs: People to People: Gloria Brown, Producer; Allison Payne, Steve Sanders, Hosts. No other details were provided. During her 21 year tenure at WGN, she won nine Emmys, co-anchored both the stations primetime newscast and the midday news show. The Detroit native parted ways with WGN in September 2011 to return to Detroit. Jesse Jackson. According to the Chicago Tribune, Payne took amedical leave of absence in 2008after a series of mini-strokes and bouts of depression. Im so sad to report the death of former WGN TV anchor, Allison Payne in her hometown of Detroit. She was 57. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. She battled addictions and other health issues during her later years in Chicago. She was a talented and amazing human being loved by her co-workers, families, friends, and multiple fans. A nine-time Emmy winner, she was the founder and CEO of Payne Productions. Payne worked at WGN-TV for 21 years. In late December 2010, Payne took a leave of absence from WGN-TV to rest her vocal cords. Tyra Martin, one of Alissons co-workers, expressed: While so many journalists worry about the list of questions they want to ask, She shared: She taught me the most important part of an interview is the listening. Elias Ghebretsehay Height, Weight, Net Worth, Age, Birthday, Wikipedia, Who, Nationality, Biography, Now council tax could ALSO rise next year in double whammy for British households. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); WGN weather producer Bill Snyder shared: "I'm so sad to hear about the passing of former WGN news anchor Allison Payne. RIP my friend.. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. (Twitter/ @vanishedchicago) Former WGN-TV anchorwoman Allison Payne, who died at the age of 57 on September 10, had once opened up about her struggles with alcohol addiction for which she had sought rehabilitation. Romance in the Air, Story of AustralianGreat Singer Archie Roachs Cause of Death. Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. pic.twitter.com/5WOjw76fMf, Vicky Baftiri (@VickyBaftiri) September 11, 2021, Damn. Allison Payne was a Former WGN anchor and nine-time Emmy Award winner has died at the age of 57, the death was confirmed by the channel on September 10. 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Mrs. Payne founded and was also the CEO of Payne Productions. }); Allison Payne, the longtime TV news reporter anchor for Chicago's WGN, died on September 1 at age 57, WGN reported. She traveled to Kenya to trace the family roots of then-Senator Barack Obama and joined the Rev. Curiosities about Great Musician Michael Chapmans Cause of Death, Dr. Harold Franklins Cause of Death at 88 is Unknown, The Rebellion Journalist Antonio Caballeros Cause of Death, Untold Story Behind Leader Chairman Gonzalos Cause of Death, First woman Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd Dead at 93, Madonnas Older Brother Anthony Ciccones Cause of Death at 66, Reality of Prolific Canadian Actor Gordon Pinsents Cause of Death, Detroit Sportscaster Don Shanes Cause of Death Revealed, Is Tekashi 69 Dead at 24?; A Shocking Question Raised by Rumors, Author of Bullshit Jobs David Graebers Death Cause is Wired, Car Accident Was Demitra Roches Death Cause Reportedly, What We Know About Famed DJ Erick Morillos Death Cause. Years later, he became Theos sponsor. Allison was a beautiful woman inside and out. She was 57-years-old. Allison was my friend. You can read more related articles in the US Celebrities Death News section. She began as an intern and reporter at WNWO, the ABC affiliate in Toledo, Ohio. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Jesse Jackson on a trip to Ivory Coast. We are still waiting for an official explanation on how Allison Payne died. During her tenure with WGN, Payne has won numerous awards including nine Emmys [7] for reporting, including: On August 2, 2011, Payne and WGN-TV station management agreed to a buyout of Payne's current contract, ending her 21-year relationship with the station; she left WGN-TV in September 2011. let gads_event; WGN-TV is mourning the loss of longtime former news anchor Allison Payne, who died at the age of 57Allison Payne was a monumental contributor to the history of WGN-TV, and we mourn her loss greatly, WGN-TV in Chicago said in a statement. [Allison] took me under her wing. Payne, who won nine Emmys, spent 21 years at WGN-TV before retiring 10 years ago. In January and August 2008, Payne went on medical leave after suffering a series of mini-strokes. 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