Date of Birth: February 1, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: October 23, 1983
Biography
Jessica Savitch was an American television broadcaster and news anchor, renowned for her groundbreaking work in the field of journalism during the 1970s and early 1980s. Born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, she displayed an early interest in media and journalism, eventually leading her to attend Ithaca College where she majored in communications. Savitch’s career took off when she joined NBC News in 1977, becoming one of the first women to anchor a weekend national newscast. Known for her poise, sharp reporting, and pioneering spirit, she broke many barriers for women in the broadcast journalism industry. Her promising career was tragically cut short when she died in a car accident in 1983.
5 Interesting Facts about Jessica Savitch
1. Jessica Savitch was the first woman to anchor the weekend editions of NBC Nightly News.
2. She authored an autobiography titled “Anchorwoman,” published in 1982.
3. She won several awards for her journalism, including the prestigious Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award.
4. Savitch’s life and career were dramatized in the 1996 television film “Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story.”
5. She was known for her distinctive, husky voice, which became her signature on-air.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jessica Savitch
1. “In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.”
2. “Women may not have it easy, but we are given a fair chance to succeed and we have no excuses for not doing so.”
3. “When I first started in television, there was no such thing as a woman anchor.”
4. “It’s a good thing that beauty is only skin deep, or I’d be rotten to the core.”
5. “Television is an instrument that can paralyze this country.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Jessica Savitch’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $2 million at the time of her death.
Children
Jessica Savitch did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia – Jessica Savitch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Savitch
2. [Biography – Jessica Savitch](https://www.biography.com/media-figure/jessica-savitch
3. [IMDB – Jessica Savitch](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0767560/
4. [Find a Grave – Jessica Savitch](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4363/jessica-savitch
