Thats because Im not a drinker. She was 57. The Detroit native joined WGN in 1990 at the age of 25 and established herself quickly on major stories. ga('ads.send', { Allison Payne, the face of WGN-TV for two decades and a nine-time Emmy Award winner, has died at the age of 57. Payne was a member of the WGN 9 News team for a 21 year run before retiring in 2011 after . She confirmed a few weeks later that it was because "Im having trouble with my vocal cords." eventAction: 'render' She traveled to Kenya to trace the family roots of then-Senator Barack Obama and joined the Rev. Carley Allison was just 17 when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare, one in 3.5 billion, form of sarcoma. Her cause of death has not been revealed. 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. Michigan native Payne got her start at WGN-TV in 1990 at the age of 25. 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. }); WGN-TV confirmed the news on Friday (September 10). Allison Payne , a true Journalist . She was 57-years-old. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Thank you for sharing these details with us. After her exit in September 2011, Payne is now back in the news over her death. Even after Payne, 45, was demoted in 2009 from the 9 p.m. newscast she'd co-anchored for 18 years and moved first to 5:30 p.m. and then to 11 a.m., her performance and appearance on the air . A native of Detroit, Payne spent 21 years at WGN-TV, where she anchored numerous shows, including the primetime 9 pm newscast. After losing her father in 2019, it took a lot of her remaining joy from her spirit. RIP my friend. Gone so soon.. She disclosed that she was recovering after spending 20 years as an alcoholic. Allison died on September 1, 2021, at the age of 57, in her home in Detroit, as a result of her deteriorating health. 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Police Department in relation to the death of Georgia football player Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy in January. That even if you dont ask the right questions, if you listen well enough, the story will reveal itself.. 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. Remember that time I told you I was not drinking? said Payne. 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. She was a 21-year veteran of WGN-TV, who was hired in 1990 as a 25-year-old out of Saginaw, Michigan. When she was five, her parents moved north to Detroit, Michigan, where Payne attended St. Rita's Catholic grade school. According to the outlet, Payne covered numerous top stories across the globe, including "tracing former President Barack Obamas roots in Kenya and traveling to the Ivory Coast alongside the Rev. 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. All Rights Reserved. It's unclear how Payne's health was in the decade since. Allison Payne passed away on September 1. It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldnt get out of bed, Payne told the Chicago Tribune. Sharing a carousel of photos of her late. WGN, Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera: News Reporter: Allison Payne Composite. Thats just what she did for TV host Shaun Robinson. Allison Payne had a series of mini-strokes and was placed on medical leave in January and August 2009. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Allison Payne is even featured on Wikipedia biography. Jesse Jackson.". She became the founder of a television production company that had a duty to help students interested in the broadcasting business. After 2 years, Payne opened about her alcoholism. It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldnt get out of bed, she told theoutlet. She was 57. While so many journalists worry about the list of questions they want to ask, she taught me the most important part of an interview, is the listening. Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. She was 57. 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 was a talented and amazing human being loved by her co-workers, families, friends, and multiple fans. [11], In January 2010, Payne publicly acknowledged that she was a recovering alcoholic, after having previously battled alcoholism for 20 years. During her 21 year tenure at WGN, she won nine Emmys, co-anchored both the stations primetime newscast and the midday news show. Former WNEM TV-5 News Anchor Allison Payne has passed away at the age of 57. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), },false) It is evident that the anchor dealt with both physical and mental health issues. In late December 2010, Payne took a leave of absence from WGN-TV to rest her vocal cords. pg.acq.push(function() { My parents moved my bedtime to 9:30p so that I could watch the nightly news with @AllisonPayneTV & Steve Sanders. Allison was my friend. WGN producer Vicky Baftiritweeted: Im heartbroken. RIP sweet friend. Allison also anchored the channels midday news show. }); Payne served as co-anchor of the WGN Midday News from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.[2]. View our online Press Pack. She was 57. Sudden Death at Hospital. Please remember that our condolences will be the only thing to get her beloveds through such difficult times. Was Allison Payne married? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Payne made Chicago her home in 1990 after WGN hired her when she was 25. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), From meteorologist Tom Skillings point of view, we know that Allison was young, vibrant, sharp. },false) Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories. WGN, Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs Public Affairs/Current Affairs: People to People: Gloria Brown, Producer; Allison Payne, Steve Sanders, Hosts. Allison Payne passed away on September 1. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of pic.twitter.com/h7VoAB2KHq, rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) September 11, 2021, A decade+ later, I started working at WGN. That even if you dont ask the right questions, if you listen well enough, the story will reveal itself, said WGN-TV producer Tyra Martin. That led to her announcing an indefinite leave of absence in November 2008 andadmitted in January 2009that she was being treated for depression. She was 57. No cause of. Learn how your comment data is processed. } This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A 21-year veteran of the Chicago news station, Payne died in her home on September 1, according to a WGN press. At the time, she told Chicago Tribune, I was not drunk," and instead blamed the incident on the effects of the mini-strokes, with a combination of adrenaline-fueled excitement. During her 21 year tenure at WGN, she won nine Emmys, co-anchored both the stations primetime newscast and the midday news show. 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. }); She was fiercely smart, beautiful, generous.. After returning to Detroit in 2011, Payne began experiencing a series of health issues. DETROIT - Detroit native and former longtime news anchor Allison Payne died September 11 in Detroit, according to WGN-TV. In 2008, Allison suffered from mini-strokes in both January and August. According to her former station, Payne died at her home in Detroit on Sept. 1. You can read more related articles in the US Celebrities Death News section. Gone so soon., WGN producer Vicky Baftiri tweeted: Im heartbroken. The daughter of an educator, Payne loved sharing her wealth of knowledge so much so that she looked into becoming a journalism professor at a community college in the Motor City after she left Chicago. The station said Payne returned. 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Allison suffered a series of health issues although a cause of death has not been released. On her blog on August 4, 2011, Payne added: "Down the road, I plan to begin producing my own documentaries. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. In mid-April, right before his seventh birthday, Buddy began struggling to breathe. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ } She was 57 years old. What was her death cause? Your email address will not be published. The anchor reportedly took her last breath at her home in Detroit. She is survived by her. Former WGN anchor Allison Payne has died at 57, the channel confirmed on September 10. Payne was born in Richmond, Virginia, to Dana and Kathryn Payne. She won nine Emmy Awards for her journalism, including one for Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera and Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs. This hurts.". 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.. She was kind, gracious and an incredibly talented journalist. In its statement, WGN too alluded to her health issues but did not say what exactly caused Payne's 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. As I will keep her memory alive by talking about her accomplishments to my daughter and others!!!!! How did Allison Payne die? eventAction: 'view' @allisonsnews took me under her wing. I wish I couldve saved her as she protected me when I first started this crazy career. Tributes quickly poured in for Payne. "It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldn't get out of bed," she said in an interview. She shared that Payne once paid for a makeup artist to beautify Baftiri on her wedding day and baby shower. Allison was a sweet, kind woman, a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. In early July, Grapevine TV panelist Ayesha Fainesdied after suffering from a fatal allergic reaction at the age of 35. She was always advocating for the women in the newsroom ! Payne moved back to her hometown of. Allison Payne Death Former WGN-TV anchor Allison Payne died on September 1, 2021, at the age of 57. Allison Payne, former anchor of WGN-TV News in Chicago, has died. I am not ruling out a return to the anchor desk, but for now I need new intellectual challenges. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. In November 2008 WGN-TV announced that Payne would take an indefinite leave of absence because of ongoing health issues. eventAction: 'click_adunit' }); Im so sad to report the death of former WGN TV anchor, Allison Payne in her hometown of Detroit. Tyra Martin, a senior segment producer at WGN, described Payne as hilarious, sometimes on purpose and sometimes by accident. hitType: 'event', She was 57. The teams played an unneeded bottom of the ninth so players could get in more work. 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. The sudden death of Payne was confirmed by WGN, through a statement. She wasnt a perfect woman , none of us are ! [Allison] took me under her wing. She was a graduate of Renaissance High School in Detroit and held a B.A. She was 57-years-old. Allison Payne understood the importance of lifting others up so they too could have an opportunity to shine. pic.twitter.com/5WOjw76fMf, Vicky Baftiri (@VickyBaftiri) September 11, 2021, Damn. She was proud of excellence hers, yours and anyone elses, Martin wrote. The unfortunate news was confirmed by WGN-TV last Saturday. She was amazing. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. She loved fearlessly, she mentored not just me but countless interns, Baftiri said. May she rest easy in grace and love. Chicago Tribune reporter Rick Pearson wrote: "This is a severe loss for Chicago journalism. African American news anchorwoman in the Detroit area, working (I believe) at. The sad part about her life, many forgot her while she was alive . She was such a private person about her life, although we know she took an indefinite leave of absence back in November 2008. Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. We send our thoughts and prayers to Allison Paynes friends and family. gads_event = event; She was 57-years-old. 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. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. I remember watching her when I was an aspiring journalist and being so proud that she was from my hometown Detroit. "I wish I couldve saved her like she protected me when I first started this crazy career. }); I had no use of my right hand. He described her as a young journalist who had the world before her, and one could only speculate where that incredible career was going to go. During her long career with WGN, Payne ended up reporting on Barack Obama's roots in Kenya and Reverend Jesse Jackson's peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, among other major stories. }); if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ According to the Chicago Tribune, Payne took amedical leave of absence in 2008after a series of mini-strokes and bouts of depression. However, she had an encounter with Bobby Richardson in 2004, according to WDW. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. She was a successful, famous, and international journalist who was a popular public speaker, being on air for almost 21 years withWGN-TV. As the heartfelt news came out, many friends, fans, and co-workers have been sharing their sympathies and condolences to her beloved ones. The channel's Entertainment reporter Dean Richards also took to social media to announce Payne's death, with a heartfelt tweet that said, "Im so sad to report the death of former WGN TV anchor, Allison Payne in her hometown of Detroit. She really never got over loosing her mom so young ! pg.acq.push(function() { My parents moved my bedtime to 9:30p so that I could watch the nightly news with @AllisonPayneTV & Steve Sanders. "It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldn't get out of bed," she said in an interview. It's a process. Harold Franklins Cause of Death at 88 is Unknown. Allison Paynes net worth was estimated to be $1 million. }); Due to her health problems, she had left her career as an anchor. 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. Email us at [email protected] or call 212 416 4552. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The figure includes a newly agreed upon payment from the county of $13.5 million along with the $15 million a federal jury awarded Bryants widow, Vanessa Bryant, at a trial in August. She was an anchor here in Michigan for a brief time but impacted me with her loving smile and kind words. Allison Griffin Payne, 57, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on September 1, 2021. . She was 57. I don't want to play a violin, but I am still recovering, she said at the time. She was only 57 years old. Allison Payne passed away on September 1. Allison Payne and Dian Burns has always been Chicago best Anchor-Womens! Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. DETROIT - Allison Payne, a former news anchor in Saginaw and Chicago, died at the age of 57. The Detroit native parted ways with WGN in September 2011 to return to Detroit. Michigan native Payne got her start at WGN-TV in 1990 at the age of 25. On June 16, Dick Stolley, the founding editor of People Magazine died in a nursing home in Illinois. Payne and WGN parted ways in 2011 after she suffered a series of unfortunate health events, the station said. Allison had been taking medications for medical issues and health problems . She was fiercely smart, beautiful, generous. After returning to Detroit in 2011, Payne began experiencing a series of health issues. She passed away at her home in Detroit, according to a WGN press release. [8], Regarding her future after WGN, The Chicago Sun-Times reported: "I hope to continue working in broadcasting in some capacity and will consider other professional opportunities," Payne said. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' It was really bad. She completed her schooling at St. Rita's Catholic Grade School and Renaissance High School in Detroit. One could only speculate where that incredible career was going to go, said Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist, and longtime co-worker. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { Im open to applying my communication skills to the business world as well. Allison Payne passed away on September 1. 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 . This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Why dont you do a story on that? Its not something you advertise. hitType: 'event', How dare you Robert Feder adding Allison to your memorial wall ,,, you were no friend of hers ! Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. I would roll out of bed and into a blazer and over to [WGN]. Payne later moved to NBC affiliate WNEM-TV (channel 5, now a CBS affiliate) in Saginaw, Michigan, as the co-anchor of the 6 and 11 p.m. She completed her master's degree in Arts from Bowling Green State University in 1984. Payne was a Detroit native who eventually called Chicago home for many years, playing an active role in the community by mentoring students and eventually establishing a foundation for students looking to enter the journalism field. 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. 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. One commented: How terribly sad, my deepest sympathy goes out to her family & loved ones. You looked at Allison and thought here is a young journalist who has the world before her. Fellow Chicagoland journalist Afuna Owusu tweeted: I am heartbroken over the death of Allison Payne. She traveled to Kenya to trace the family roots of then-Senator Barack Obama and joined the Rev. Payne began her journalism career at the Saginaw TV station in 1988 after attending the University of Detroit and Bowling Green State University. Payne also would routinely buy gifts for her colleagues. pic.twitter.com/ZuHSSkVyV6, Sankofa TravelHer (@SankofaTravelHr) September 11, 2021. ", Im heartbroken. Similarly, she attended the University of Detroit Mercy. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Ive been down before, but now I know what depression is.. She was living in her hometown of Detroit when she passed away, but beyond that, we have no information. Substance abuse can become a problem," she said at the time. [4], She moved to Chicago in 1990 to anchor the station's primetime 9 p.m. newscast, which she anchored until 2009. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Payne made Chicago her home in 1990 after WGN hired her when she was 25. She suffered a lot of health issues the last several years, Roland S. Martin wrote. },false) My parents moved my bedtime to 9:30p so that I could watch the nightly news with @AllisonPayneTV & Steve Sanders. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. hitType: 'event', You rocked my sister!!!!! eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), hitType: 'event', Paynes longtime producer, Baftiri, explained she has some purses, wallets, and jewelry, giving to her by Payne. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), She began as an intern and reporter at WNWO, the ABC affiliate in Toledo, Ohio. May she rest in peace. Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. Her death on September 1 has been confirmed by the station in a statement but no cause was given. 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