Founding Fox News Anchor Uma Pemmaraju Dies
Former Fox News anchor Uma Pemmaraju has died. She was 64.
Her family told WBZ-TV’s David Wade she was a “noble soul and pioneer” as an Indian-Asian American news woman of prominence.
Pemmaraju, who was born in India and grew up in San Antonio, Texas, was part of the original Fox News team when the network launched in 1996.
She has hosted several different FNC shows and interviewed high-profile guests such as the Dalai Lama, Carly Simon, former President Trump, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Her most recent show was “America’s News Headquarters w/Uma Pemmaraju.”
“Uma was one of the kindest people at Fox News,” said former colleague Todd Starnes. “She was also an excellent broadcaster and journalist. She will be missed.”
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Emmy award winning journalist Uma Pemmaraju has died. She was part of the original @FoxNews team when the network launched in October 1996. She was 64. Rest In Peace. 🌹 pic.twitter.com/e6bzWXdr03
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