Atlanta’s beloved news anchor Jovita Moore died Thursday night after a brief struggle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, her station reported.
Doctors discovered two masses in Moore’s brain in April, according to ABC affiliate WSB Atlanta. After the surgery, she was diagnosed with glioblastoma.
Emmy Award-winning Moore joined the station in 1998, and moved to the main installation office in 2012.
She previously worked for television stations in Memphis and Arkansas, and trained with The New York Times. Moore holds a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.
Moore was a Native New Yorker, but “proudly called Atlanta home,” as the Wall Street Journal homage states.
She is best known for the long time she has given volunteer work with civic associations and non-profit organizations. I especially liked the guidance of the students.
Keisha Lance Bottoms, Mayor of Atlanta, wrote: “Even those who didn’t know her personally felt a deep and personal connection to Jovita.” statment. “She loved Atlanta so much.”
Moore was also a member of the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists (AABJ) and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
. said tweet from Nabj. “Moore has battled brain cancer and has inspired many in her journey. Her legacy of kindness, commitment to her profession, and coming back to help the next generation will live on.”
Tyler Perry also expressed his grief over Moore’s death.
“Jovita Moore We know you fought with all you had! I will miss your beautiful smile and warm laughter, not to mention seeing you in my living room every day,” Perry books. “We will miss you so much my friend. Many sincere prayers for your family. Hope your soul travels well! Life is but a moment.”
Moore is survived by her mother, two children, and a daughter. The Wall Street Journal reported that her children described her children as “the most important achievements of her life.”
