The broadcasting world mourns the passing of Elizabeth Nissen, a seasoned ABC News correspondent, who died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on January 7, three days after her 71st birthday.
ABC News was the first to report and confirm Nissen’s death, although her cause of death remains undisclosed.
Nissen’s illustrious career in broadcast journalism spanned several decades, during which she worked as a correspondent for CNN, public television network WGBH, and covered several domains including news, war, sports, science, and art. She also made significant contributions to the print media, with stints at The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek.
Her tenure at ABC is particularly memorable for her coverage on “Nightline” and “World News Tonight.” She is most remembered for her extensive reporting on the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997 on “World News Tonight.”
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In addition to her journalistic exploits, Nissen co-founded NBC Learn, an educational platform that provides video resources for students and teachers, where she served as a senior producer.
In Nissen’s obituary, she is described as “a lifelong reader, learner, and teacher” who had a passion for relatable communication. She prepared her students to be critical thinkers and assisted teachers in enhancing their instructional methods and techniques.
Her obituary also praises her for her wit, knowledge, compassion, and ability to nurture friendships through personal correspondence. She is remembered as a caregiver and an active member of her local Rotary Club and the Adelphies group at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor.
Nissen is survived by five siblings, and she was an aunt to nine nieces and nephews. She had requested not to have a memorial service.
FAQs
Who was Elizabeth Nissen?
Elizabeth Nissen was a seasoned ABC News correspondent with an illustrious career in broadcast journalism. She covered several domains, including news, war, sports, science, and art.
When did Elizabeth Nissen die?
Elizabeth Nissen died on January 7, three days after her 71st birthday.
What is NBC Learn?
NBC Learn is an educational platform that provides video resources for students and teachers. Elizabeth Nissen co-founded it and served as a senior producer.
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