Main Hartford Anchor Dies Suddenly

Some very sad news out of Hartford, where WFSB announced that their main Anchor Denise D'Ascenzo has died.

D'Ascenzo was well known in Connecticut and had been on the air for more than 30 years.

The governor called her a “news legend” in a tribute after her death.

“We have some heartbreaking news to share tonight,” the station wrote. “Denise D’Ascenzo passed away today. It was sudden and unexpected. The grief we are all feeling is immeasurable. We are devastated for her husband and daughter who were her whole life.”

The cause of death was not given, but the station said she died at her Connecticut home.

She joined the station in 1986 and was just 61 years old.

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