A beloved former news anchor from an ABC affiliate has passed away following a brave battle with a serious illness.
Tanya Spencer, the former WRTV anchor, died at the age of 53.
Tanya Sumner, known professionally as Tanya Spencer during her tenure as a television reporter, passed away after a courageous fight against a form of cancer that originated in her colon, as reported by WRTV.
On May 24, the former anchor bid farewell to the world from her home.
With 20 years of experience in television journalism, Spencer’s legacy as a reporter and anchor at WRTV will be remembered.
In her final Facebook post, Spencer reflected on the value of time and good health, emphasizing their significance in life.
“Time. Good health,” she wrote. “Those are our only true commodities. Our only true currencies that matter.”
During her health battle, Spencer revealed her genetic mutation, Kras G12c, which led to an aggressive and fast-growing form of cancer.
Despite undergoing chemo treatments and cancer-fighting medications, the cancer continued to spread, posing a significant challenge to the former news anchor.
Throughout her journey, Spencer became an advocate for health awareness, stressing the importance of colonoscopy screenings, especially after her delayed diagnosis due to evolving screening guidelines.
Spencer leaves behind a loving family and a community that appreciated her dedication to journalism and her advocacy for health awareness.
