A beloved news anchor who passed away last week died from a brain aneurysm, it has been revealed. Ana Orsini's death was announced on Monday night by CBS affiliate KOLD News13 co-anchors Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier. The 28-year-old was remembered for her 'funny', vibrant personality as Currier broke down in tears while sharing the tragic news.
![[Ana Orsini, a Denver native, had worked at 13News since June 2023 was also remembered by Ashe Hajek, former NewsWatch12 KDRV This Morning producer who described her as a 'force to be reckoned with']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/23/93253367-14203477-image-a-18_1734477595594.jpg)
'Our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini passed away unexpectedly last week,' Butler began. 'Ana had been here at 13 News since June of 2023', Currier added, struggling to hold back tears. 'We are devastated by this loss.'. The TV host was so overcome with emotion, Butler had to step in to continue reading the station's tribute to Orsini, while holding his co-anchor's hand.
![[Orsini's career began in 2018 in Lubbock, Texas, where she worked as an anchor/reporter]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/00/93248675-14203477-Orsini_s_career_began_in_2018_in_Lubbock_Texas_where_she_worked_-a-8_1734483334231.jpg)
'We had the opportunity to work with every day and we do want you to know that what you saw with her on-air, the funny, crazy person she was - she was just like that off camera and more so,' Butler recounted. Currier was able to regain her composure in order to cue up a tribute prepared by the station.
![[Ana Orsini, co-anchor of KOLD News 13 of Tucson, Arizona, is pictured inn some of her Facebook photos]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/23/93253369-14203477-image-a-21_1734477859132.jpg)
KOLD News13 co-anchors Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier held hands as they announced the death of their colleague Ana Orsini who died last week of a brain aneurysm. Ana Orsini, a Denver native, had worked at 13News since June 2023 was also remembered by Ashe Hajek, former NewsWatch12 KDRV This Morning producer who described her as a 'force to be reckoned with'.
![[When she wasn’t at work, Orsini spent time playing fetch with her own rescue dog, Harley]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/23/93253371-14203477-image-a-30_1734477998554.jpg)
'Of course, we're wearing pink just for her. And while there's no perfect way to remember the life Ana led, we do want to honor her by sharing our favorite Ana moments with you,' she said before a touching montage of clips featuring Orsini was broadcast.
![[Currier, left, described Orsini as the 'Bratz doll to her Barbie doll', recalling the young anchor's joyful energy and love for her family in a lengthy Instagram post]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/17/23/93248621-14203477-Currier_who_described_Orsini_as_the_Bratz_doll_to_her_Barbie_dol-m-33_1734478170706.jpg)
