Allysin Payne
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Allysin Payne
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Allison Payne (February 12, 1964 – September 1, 2021) was a nine-time Emmy Award winner, a 21-year anchorwoman with WGN-TV , a veteran international journalist, a popular public speaker, and an actively involved community builder. [1] She was a longtime anchor and reporter at CW affiliate and cable superstation WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois . Payne served as co-anchor of the WGN Midday News from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. [2]
Payne also launched Payne Productions, Incorporated, a television production company which served to help students interested in the broadcasting business. Payne remained active in broadcasting via freelance work until her death.
Payne was born in Richmond, Virginia , to Dana and Kathryn Payne. When she was five, her parents moved north to Detroit, Michigan, where Payne attended St. Rita's Catholic grade school. She was a graduate of Renaissance High School in Detroit and held a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Detroit Mercy . Payne attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio for her master's degree in radio/TV/film. Payne was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. [3]
Payne began in television news as an intern at ABC affiliate WNWO (channel 24, now an NBC affiliate) in Toledo, Ohio , within months was promoted to main anchor of the station's late evening newscast. Payne later moved to NBC affiliate WNEM-TV (channel 5, now a CBS affiliate) in Saginaw, Michigan , as the co-anchor of the 6 and 11 p.m. newscast. [4]
She moved to Chicago in 1990 to anchor the station's primetime 9 p.m. newscast, which she anchored until 2009. From 1993 to 2008 in the evening and since 2009 at midday, Payne was paired alongside Steve Sanders at the anchor desk. [5]
Payne traveled to Kenya to trace Barack Obama's roots, and to the Middle East to cover the Reverend Jesse Jackson's peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. [6]
During her tenure with WGN, Payne has won numerous awards including nine Emmys [7] for reporting, including:
On August 2, 2011, Payne and WGN-TV station management agreed to a buyout of Payne's current contract, ending her 21-year relationship with the station; she left WGN-TV in September 2011. [8]
Regarding her future after WGN, The Chicago Sun-Times reported: "I hope to continue working in broadcasting in some capacity and will consider other professional opportunities," Payne said. "I also fully intend to continue my work in the community here." [9]
On her blog on August 4, 2011, Payne added: "Down the road, I plan to begin producing my own documentaries. I also plan to produce occasional reports which I will share with you on this website. I am not ruling out a return to the anchor desk, but for now I need new intellectual challenges. I’m open to applying my communication skills to the business world as well." [10]
In January and August 2008, Payne went on medical leave after suffering from a series of mini-strokes. In November 2008 WGN-TV announced that Payne would take an indefinite leave of absence because of ongoing health issues. Payne admitted in an interview with Chicago Tribune media columnist Phil Rosenthal that she sought treatment for depression during her absence months earlier. [11]
In January 2010, Payne publicly acknowledged that she was a recovering alcoholic, after having previously battled alcoholism for 20 years. “Substance abuse can become a problem," she said at the time. "I wanted to make sure that nothing in my life got out of hand.” [12]
In late December 2010, Payne took a leave of absence from WGN-TV to rest her vocal cords. Greg Caputo, news director at WGN-TV, told TimeOut Chicago columnist Robert Feder in an interview that “she was diagnosed a few months ago and tried to tough it out . . . (but) her doctor wants her to stay off the air till they can fix the problem.” [13]
Payne died on September 1, 2021, in Detroit at the age of 57. [14]
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CHICAGO'S WGN-TV is mourning one of their own after a former 21-year anchor passed away.
Allison Payne passed away on September 1. She was 57-years-old.
Michigan native Payne got her start at WGN-TV in 1990 at the age of 25.
According to the outlet, Payne covered numerous top stories across the globe, including "tracing former President Barack Obama ’s roots in Kenya and traveling to the Ivory Coast alongside the Rev. Jesse Jackson."
During her 21 year tenure at WGN, she won nine Emmys, co-anchored both the station’s primetime newscast and the midday news show.
Per WGN-TV, Payne played "an active role in the community by mentoring students and eventually establishing a foundation for students looking to enter the journalism field."
The Detroit native parted ways with WGN in September 2011 to return to Detroit.
After returning to Detroit in 2011, Payne began experiencing a series of health issues.
According to the Chicago Tribune , Payne took a medical leave of absence in 2008 after a series of mini-strokes and bouts of depression.
“It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldn’t get out of bed,” she told the outlet.
Her cause of death has not been revealed.
Tributes quickly poured in for Payne on social media.
WGN producer Vicky Baftiri tweeted: “I’m heartbroken. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend.
"I wish I could’ve saved her like she protected me when I first started this crazy career. She was fiercely smart, beautiful, generous.”
Chicago Tribune reporter Rick Pearson wrote: "This is a severe loss for Chicago journalism. Allison was my friend. We respected each other, she helped inform me about the Black community.
"We cohosted a governor’s debate. We shared good times and bad times and just spoke about a month ago. This hurts."
WGN weather producer Bill Snyder shared: "I'm so sad to hear about the passing of former WGN news anchor Allison Payne.
"I worked with her for several years, she was a kind, beautiful soul who co-anchored the news for 21 yrs and earned 9 emmy awards. RIP sweet friend."
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Tributes pour in after the death of anchor made public by WGN, remembered as 'sweet kind woman' and a 'great anchor' a decade after on-air exit
Former WGN anchor Allison Payne has died at 57, the channel confirmed on September 10. A native of Detroit, Payne spent 21 years at WGN-TV, where she anchored numerous shows, including the primetime 9 pm newscast. As the channel confirmed her death, tributes began to pour in on social media for the famous journalist and many recounting how her reporting influenced their lives.
Payne joins several other prominent journalists who passed away this year. On June 16, Dick Stolley, the founding editor of People Magazine died in a nursing home in Illinois. Just days later, Hawaii journalist and sportscaster Robert Kekaula died suddenly at the age of 56. In early July, Grapevine TV panelist Ayesha Faines died after suffering from a fatal allergic reaction at the age of 35.
The sudden death of Payne was confirmed by WGN, through a statement. The channel's Entertainment reporter Dean Richards also took to social media to announce Payne's death, with a heartfelt tweet that said, "I’m so sad to report the death of former WGN TV anchor, Allison Payne in her hometown of Detroit. She co-anchored WGN News for 21 years earning 9 Emmys. Allison suffered a series of health issues although a cause of death has not been released. She was 57. RIP my friend."
I’m so sad to report the death of former WGN TV anchor, Allison Payne in her hometown of Detroit. She co-anchored WGN News for 21 years earning 9 Emmys. Allison suffered a series of health issues although a cause of death has not been released. She was 57. RIP my friend. pic.twitter.com/Kwu5ax56OG
At the time of reporting, an exact cause for Payne's death has not been revealed as Richards noted. In its statement, WGN too alluded to her health issues but did not say what exactly caused Payne's death. In January and August 2008, Payne went on medical leave after suffering a series of mini-strokes. That led to her announcing an indefinite leave of absence in November 2008 and admitted in January 2009 that she was being treated for depression. "It was brutal getting out of the house, I couldn't get out of bed," she said in an interview.
Payne did make a return in 2009 but went off-air in January 2011 . She confirmed a few weeks later that it was because "I’m having trouble with my vocal cords." A series of unprofessional on-air appearances, including slurring of words, glassy-eyed gazes, and sobbing led to massive criticisms, forced the channel to demote her from the 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm newscast. Payne never revealed the details of what was ailing her, but after several attempts to get back, decided to end her career in September 2011. "After a series of unfortunate health events, Payne and WGN parted ways in September 2011 as she returned to her hometown of Detroit," WGN said in its statement .
It's unclear how Payne's health was in the decade since. She did start her own production company in late 2011 but largely disappeared from public life. After her exit in September 2011, Payne is now back in the news over her death. She was living in her hometown of Detroit when she passed away, but beyond that, we have no information.
News of Payne's death quickly spread on social media, leading many to mourn the beloved anchor. "Damn. Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. She was 57. Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. She suffered a lot of health issues the last several years. Gone so soon," one person tweeted. Another said, "I am heartbroken over the death of Allison Payne. For 21 years she was theee face of @WGNNews for me, a little black girl living in Bolingbrook, IL. My parents moved my bedtime to 9:30p so that I could watch the nightly news with @AllisonPayneTV & Steve Sanders."
Damn. Just got the news that longtime @WGNTV anchor Allison Payne has died. She was 57. Allison was a sweet, kind woman; a great anchor, who had an adorable smile. She suffered a lot of health issues the last several years. Gone so soon. pic.twitter.com/h7VoAB2KHq
I am heartbroken over the death of Allison Payne. For 21 years she was theee face of @WGNNews for me, a little black girl living in Bolingbrook, IL. My parents moved my bedtime to 9:30p so that I could watch the nightly news with @AllisonPayneTV & Steve Sanders. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/ljjyy1PLBr
One WGN employee tweeted, "I’m heartbroken. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. I wish I could’ve saved her like she protected me when I first started this crazy career. She was fiercely smart, beautiful, generous. I can’t believe she’s gone." WGN's weather producer said, "I'm so sad to hear about the passing of former WGN news anchor Allison Payne. I worked with her for several years, she was a kind, beautiful soul who co-anchored the news for 21 yrs and earned 9 emmy awards. RIP sweet friend."
I’m heartbroken. Allison Payne was my TV godmother, my mentor, my beloved friend. I wish I could’ve saved her like she protected me when I first started this crazy career. She was fiercely smart, beautiful, generous. I can’t believe she’s gone. 😩 pic.twitter.com/5WOjw76fMf
I'm so sad to hear about the passing of former WGN news anchor Allison Payne. I worked with her for several years, she was a kind, beautiful soul who co-anchored the news for 21 yrs and earned 9 emmy awards. RIP sweet friend. https://t.co/keDirRr9h5
During her long career with WGN, Payne ended up reporting on Barack Obama's roots in Kenya and Reverend Jesse Jackson's peace negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, among other major stories. She won nine Emmy Awards for her journalism, including one for Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera and Outstanding Achievement for Informational Programs.
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