[Allison] took me under her wing. Substance abuse can become a problem, she said. She was 57-years-old. Allison Payne, who anchored newscasts on WGN-Channel 9 from 1990 to 2011, died September 1 in her hometown of Detroit, the Nexstar Media station reported Friday. Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. You looked at Allison and thought here is a young journalist who has the world before her. Gone so soon.. We are grateful for the many contributions she made to WGN-TV and to Chicago. Former Chicago newscaster Allison Payne, pictured in 2008. 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. After returning to Detroit in 2011, Payne began experiencing a series of health issues. It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldnt get out of bed, Payne told 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. When the Michigan State Spartans won the Big Ten title in 2014, Payne let her cut down the net. Gone so soon," one person tweeted. She always did her homework before every interview. She co-anchored WGN News for 21 years earning 9 Emmys. The Detroit native parted ways with WGN in September 2011 to return to Detroit. 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Beverly Payne was the first. In January and August 2008, Payne went on medical leave after suffering from a series of mini-strokes. She was a successful, famous, and international journalist who was a popular public speaker, being on air for almost 21 years withWGN-TV. She was so instrumental in my career.. Music Promoter Dudu Heritage is Dead! MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of I cant believe shes gone. Allison Payne was a one-of-a-kind talent who quickly became one of Chicagos Very Own. She was 57. Payne remained active in broadcasting via freelance work until her death. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. For 21 years she was theee face of @WGNNews for me, a little black girl living in Bolingbrook, IL. Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. RIP my friend. eventAction: 'load' Substance abuse can become a problem," she said at the time. Refresh the page to see new information now! Jesse Jackson on a trip to Ivory Coast. Former Chicago TV anchor Allison Payne, a nine-time Emmy award-winning journalist, died on Sept. 1 in her hometown of Detroit. However, she had an encounter with Bobby Richardson in 2004, according to WDW. No other details were provided. Payne will take an indefinite leave of absence due to chronic health issues, according to WGN-TV in November 2008. She was a 21-year veteran of WGN-TV, who was hired in 1990 as a 25-year-old out of Saginaw, Michigan. Talented and much admired, she will be greatly missed, said Paul Rennie, Vice President General Manager, WGN-TV. The Detroit native joined WGN in 1990 at the age of 25 and established herself quickly on major stories. She was fiercely smart, beautiful, generous.. Gone so soon," Another said, "I am heartbroken over the death of Allison Payne. Chicago Tribune reporter Rick Pearson wrote: "This is a severe loss for Chicago journalism. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), In its statement, WGN too alluded to her health issues but did not say what exactly caused Payne's death. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ She was only 57 years old. She was 57. 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Due to her health problems, she had left her career as an anchor. Mr Dana Payne was her everything . Im so sad to report the death of former WGN TV anchor, Allison Payne in her hometown of Detroit. }); Former WGN anchor Allison Payne has died at 57, the channel confirmed on September 10. (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. }); Sudden Death at Hospital. eventAction: 'click_ads' eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), But, the real reason behind her untimely demise is still not confirmed. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ My parents moved my bedtime to 9:30p so that I could watch the nightly news with @AllisonPayneTV & Steve Sanders. WGN, Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera: Programming Program Host/Moderator/Contributor: Allison Payne People to People. Eventually, she took an indefinite leave from WGN with ongoing health issues. Allison Payne was born on 12 February 1964. pg.acq.push(function() { hitType: 'event', Born in . She suffered a lot of health issues the last several years, Roland S. Martin wrote. hitType: 'event', Allison Paynes cause of death was not revealed. Thats why I was so happy to talk to Theo. She suffered a lot of health issues last several years. Im open to applying my communication skills to the business world as well. 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. At the time of reporting, an exact cause for Payne's death has not been revealed as Richards noted. From 1993 to 2008 in the evening and since 2009 at midday, Payne was paired alongside Steve Sanders at the anchor desk. Ill leave you with this thought ; if some of these so called friends had been in touch with Allison , why did it take so long to talk about her death a week after . Jesse Jackson.". Drinking, Payne said, was not the issue when I was out sick. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { let gads_event; eventAction: 'click_adunit' 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. hitType: 'event', Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. A native of Detroit, she was the daughter of Dana and Kathryn Payne. She did start her own production company in late 2011 but largely disappeared from public life. Was Allison Payne married? 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. She suffered a lot of health issues the last several years. She also said Payne paid for a makeup artist to beautify Baftiri on her wedding day and baby shower. You have entered an incorrect email address! She was 55. WGN, Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program Specialty Report: Religion: Blue Eyes, Black Soul: Allison Payne, Reporter; Pam Grimes, Michael DAngelo, Producers. 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. Allison Payne's cause of death is yet untold but stay for more details. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. }); A series of unprofessional on-air appearances, including slurring of words, glassy-eyed gazes, and sobbing led to massive criticisms, forced the channel to demote her from the 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm newscast. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), "I also fully intend to continue my work in the community here. Jesse Jackson.". eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), hitType: 'event', Because he was coming clean and he was letting go of his shame. Read on for more info but first, a look back at Allison's impressive career. She suffered a lot of health issues the last several years. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ Kindly leave yours in the comment box below. Vicky Baftiri, one of Paynes longtime producers, said she still has some of the Tory Burch purses, wallets and jewelry Payne gave her. She was 57-years-old. Before her departure from Chicago TV news, Payne described suffering a series of mini-strokes. pg.acq.push(function() { Chicago Tribune reporter Rick Pearson wrote: "This is a severe loss for Chicago journalism. Allison Payne passed away on September 1. Allison Payne was an ex-news anchor at WGN-TV. According to a WGN news statement, the 21-year veteran of the station died on September 1 at her home in Detroit. }); 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. @allisonsnews took me under her wing. 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