How old was Wendy Rieger?

65 years (1956–2022)Wendy Rieger / Age at death
She was 65. The Washington Post reports that Rieger, who worked at NBC station WRC-TV for more than 30 years, died Saturday of brain cancer at a hospice facility in Montgomery County. Rieger, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, graduated from American University in 1980 with a degree in journalism.

Does Wendy Rieger have cancer?

Wendy Rieger, longtime news anchor and reporter at NBC4, died Saturday after a battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. She had open heart surgery in 2020 and a year later was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Rieger was born in Norfolk, studied at American University then started out as an actress in Tidewater.

Who was Wendy Rieger?

Wendy Rieger worked in D.C.-area journalism for more than three decades, making a name for herself with her quirky weather reporting and steady anchoring of the 5 p.m. newscast on NBC4. Wendy Rieger, a longtime fixture of local television news, died Saturday at a hospice care facility in Montgomery County. She was 65.

Where did Wendy Rieger live?

Norfolk, VA
Rieger was an actress in her hometown of Norfolk, VA when she took on a job as a news reader in the late 1970s for a local radio station to earn extra money, according to The Washington Post.

How old is Doreen Gentzler?

64 years (September 24, 1957)Doreen Gentzler / Age

Did Wendy Rieger retire?

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser honored Rieger on her retirement by proclaiming Dec. 17, 2021 as Wendy Rieger Day in the District. Today, I am proud to honor Wendy Rieger on her retirement after an impressive 33-years at NBC Washington by proclaiming Friday, December 17, 2021 in Washington, DC as “Wendy Rieger Day.”

Did Wendy Rieger have siblings?

She graduated from American University in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Her first marriage, to Sol Levine, a CNN producer, ended in divorce. In 2021 she married retired WRC news photographer Dan Buckley. In addition to her husband, survivors include three brothers.

Where does Jim Handly live?

Off the set, Handly is a competitive tennis player who enjoys taking part in charity tennis events. In his off-time you’ll find Jim, biking, kayaking and checking out the newest coffee houses and roasters and farmers markets around our region. He lives in Washington, D.C.

Where is Leon Harris?

Harris currently lives in Avenel, Potomac, Maryland with his wife Dawn, a nurse at a local hospital.

Is Barbara Harrison retiring?

After 38 years with NBC Washington, veteran reporter Barbara Harrison is moving on from her full-time position. Her colleagues at the station celebrated her career live on-air Thursday with tales of her time there and champagne.

Has Wendy Rieger ever been married?

A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Rieger graduated from American University with a degree in journalism. In 2021, she married retired NBC4 news photographer Dan Buckley. She was also briefly married to CNN producer Sol Levine in the early 1990’s.

Is Shawn Yancy married?

Marcus WisemanShawn Yancy / Spouse (m. 1993)

Was Wendy Rieger a longtime NBC4 anchor?

Washington broadcaster Wendy Rieger with her cat Rudy in 2014. She was a longtime anchor at NBC4. (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post) A previous version of this article incorrectly said Wendy Rieger co-anchored WRC’s 5 p.m. newscast for more than 30 years.

Who is Wendy Rieger’s husband?

Doreen Gentzler looks back on Wendy’s life, career and legacy. Wendy Rieger, longtime News4 anchor and reporter, died Saturday morning after a battle with Glioblastoma. Wendy was holding the hand of her husband, Dan, as she passed away.

What is the legacy of News4’s Wendy Rieger?

Wendy Rieger lived her life to the fullest and was passionate about connecting with the community she served. Doreen Gentzler looks back on Wendy’s life, career and legacy. Wendy Rieger, longtime News4 anchor and reporter, died Saturday morning after a battle with Glioblastoma. Wendy was holding the hand of her husband, Dan, as she passed away.

Who is Wendy Roloff?

Wendy came to Washington to study at American University in Northwest D.C. Her career began in radio with her strong, euphonic voice emanating from the airwaves at WAMU and WTOP. When she started at News4, however, it was clear that Wendy belonged in front of the camera.