Staff in Shock Over Anchor's Death

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Yesterday, FTVLive told you the sad news that WPLG (Miami) Anchor Todd Tongen was found dead in his home.

Station staffers became worried when Tongen missed Sunday morning’s broadcast.

His wife Karen also could not reach him and sent police to check their home. It was there he was found dead. So far, no cause of death, Tongen was just 56 years old.

The last several years, Tongen worked the weekend morning anchor desk with Neki Mohan, the natives of Minnesota and Trinidad seasoning each newscast with an easy playfulness.

On Facebook and Twitter, Mohan posted several photos of she and Tongen deep diving into frivolity with, “This is how I will always remember Todd. My creative Soulmate and just a really great guy. Thanks to all of you who have reached out. Still in shock.”

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WPLG Executive Sports Producer Dukie Lang tweeted, “Horrible day. Our Michael Putney said something so profound: “The cause of death is not yet known, the cause of grief is.” Absolutely gutted. Every newsroom needs personalities like Todd Tongen. He was so creative and so funny. I could see a story & know it was a Tongen.”

Various law enforcement agencies also used Twitter to express their sorrow. Among the first was the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department:

“The men and women of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department extend their deepest condolences to the @WPLGLocal10 family as they try to understand and grieve the sudden loss of their friend. The PIO (Public Information Officer) community is especially struck, as Todd was always a supporter of our mission.”

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