Lisa Colagrossi, mother of two, wife, and a reliable veteran anchor and news reporter had passed away at the age of 49. The reporter of CNN affiliate, WABC died Friday after suffering from brain hemorrhage while she reports a story on Thursday in New York.
Lisa Colagrossi death was sudden that she spontaneously became unwell after her coverage in Queens. At the time she felt ill while on the van going back to the station. She was brought to New York-Presbyterian Weill Medical Centre immediately but Lisa Colagrossi didn't make it.
The doctors declared Lisa Colagrossi, dead after she suffered a massive heart attack and brain aneurysm, WKYC cited.
"She was an amazing reporter, committed to Eyewitness News. She was dedicated to telling a story with honesty, a working woman, a hockey mom, she was gutsy and fearless."
For Lisa Colagrossi colleagues, she was a real "ultimate pro." Colagrossi was born in Strongsville, Cleveland where she started her career as a reporter and an anchor before she transferred to Alabama, Orlando and West Virginia.
As a new comer Lisa Colagrossi had shown her talent and skills surpassing other New Yorker reporters. She was launched in "Eyewitness News This Morning."
Lisa Colagrossi was well known for covering stories including Sept. 11 attack, Ebola, and the new One World Trade Centre building.
Anchor Lori Stokes shared her tribute to CNN about the late Lisa Colagrossi. For her, she had been a real professional in her reporting whether it was a small or big story. She delivered equal dedication and professionalism.
She continued Lisa Colagrossi didn't mind working in whatever weather. Even it's stormy, or snowy, she was there to give her best in her coverage.
Aside from working at WABC, Lisa Colagrossi was also part of WKYC, where she was teamed up with Jim Hooley and in an evening shift anchoring with Cory Thompson during weekends. Lisa Colagrossi also worked for WKMG-TV/Orlando.
Our thoughts and prayers are offered to Lisa Colagrossi husband Todd, her two children and to her immediate family during the most difficult time.