ANGELA Jacobs made a name for herself as an Emmy-winning reporter in Tampa Bay.
On July 21, 2022, it was announced that she tragically passed away.
Who was WFTV reporter Angela Jacobs?
Angela Jacobs was a longtime reporter at WFTV in Orlando.
She first joined the company in February 2013 as a general assignment reporter for Eyewitness News.
Prior to that, she spent nine years reporting in Tampa Bay, which earned her two regional Emmys, and would often contribute to Fox Sports Florida’s Rays and Lightning coverage.
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According to her biography, she was also a guest co-host on NBC Sports Network.
Jacobs’ career began after she obtained her bachelor’s from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri.
What was Angela Jacobs’ cause of death?
Jacobs’ death was first announced by former WFTV anchor Nancy Alvarez in a Facebook post, where she revealed that the media star died after a battle with metastatic breast cancer.
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“She fought a valiant, dignified fight against breast cancer often masking difficult moments behind her brave, radiant smile,” Alvarez wrote on July 20.
Jacobs revealed her diagnosis in October 2020 and had to undergo 56 treatments of both chemotherapy and radiation, a transfusion, and four surgeries, according to WFTV.
Her mother is a breast cancer survivor, but according to WFTV’s report, she did not need chemo or radiation, just surgery.
Metastatic breast cancer is a rare form of the disease that affects one in eight women.
Alvarez added that she was a “beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, partner and mama to her dog, Minka,” and that she was “doted on and adored.”
What have people said about Angela’s death?
Shortly after Jacobs’ death was announced, a number of her fans and industry colleagues took to social media to offer their condolences.
Amy Kaufeldt of Fox 35 was among the first to pay their respects, writing: “I never had a chance to meet Angela, but I always admired her work and journalistic integrity. We also had the exact same team of doctors for our breast cancer journeys. My love and prayers go out to her family, friends and colleagues at @WFTV.”
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The Orange Country Sheriff’s Office added: “We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Angela Jacobs. She had all the qualities of the best reporters: Tough, but not adversarial. Fair. Empathetic. This community benefitted so much from her work Our deepest condolences to her family, friends and WFTV colleagues.”
WFTV’s Nick Papantonis said: “It’s been a tough day in our newsroom. WFTV reporter and anchor @AngelaJacobsTV passed away last night after a battle with breast cancer. She was a mentor to many of us and an inspiration to many more.”
