Ana Orsini: 28-year-old news anchor dies of brain aneurysm

“It’s so horrible”.

KOLD-TV in Arizona is currently in shock and mourning after the unexpected death of one of their beloved team members, Ana Orsini.

The 28-year-old news anchor tragically passed away last week from a brain aneurysm, as confirmed by her colleague, KOLD-TV anchor Tyler Butler, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, December 17.

Loved peanut butter M&Ms and her Uggs

Life is fragile, and sometimes everything can change in an instant. Ana Orsini, the young and beloved news anchor at KOLD-TV, is no longer with us.

The 28-year-old Arizona news anchor died from a brain aneurysm, as confirmed by her colleague, KOLD-TV anchor Tyler Butler, on Facebook on Tuesday, December 17. A brain aneurysm occurs when a blood vessel in the brain weakens and bulges, potentially rupturing, which can lead to severe, often life-threatening consequences.

Symptoms may include sudden, intense headaches, nausea, blurred vision, and even loss of consciousness. If untreated, a ruptured aneurysm can cause strokes, brain damage, or death, making early detection and medical intervention crucial.

Known for her love of peanut butter M&Ms and platform Uggs, Ana passed away unexpectedly last week.

“It’s so horrible, so sudden,” wrote Tyler Butler, also a KOLD-TV anchor, on Facebook.

“Ana was a force of nature. I keep thinking about how at times, I’d make a self-deprecating joke and she’d snap, ‘Hey! Don’t talk about my friend like that!’ Her genuine care for everyone around her will be missed,” he continued.

Raised in Denver

Ana Orsini began her journalistic career at a news station in Lubbock, Texas. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, she made the move from the mountains to the plains, graduating from Texas A&M University in 2018.

She spent three years as a morning and midday anchor in Medford, Oregon, covering everything from major wildfires to helping shelter pets find their forever homes.

At KOLD-TV, she was known for her “bottomless empathy” and for always standing up for “the little guy.” She was passionate about animal rescue and loved listening to true crime podcasts.

The news of her death was first reported by her colleagues at the CBS affiliate in Tucson on Monday, December 16.

”Sad news to share with you, our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini passed away unexpectedly last week,” Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier, announced her passing during an emotional broadcast.

”Ana has been here at 13 News since June of 2023, and we are devastated by this loss,” co-anchor Carsyn Currier said, with her voice breaking.